As the older sister, I find myself quite busy
Running errands, watching children, setting a good example
I’m running round in circles till I fall down dizzy
Better get up fast, I say, before, like Lion King, I’ll find myself soon trampled
I’m choked by little arms, reaching round my neck
“Piggy back ride” they all cry, leaping on my back
Oh no! A pillow, this way comes! Better hit the deck!
Little hands annoyed, hit my thigh with tiny smack’s
Waking up to children screaming, for their morning shows
Groaning I stand up and find, I’ve stepped on all their toys
The older ones, they come to me, with all their high school woes
Grinning, I just say to them, “Ignore those stupid boys”
Parents and their friends, beg of me my time
Babysitting for free, is not what I had planned
I find myself yearning, despite my young complaints, for an early bedtime
But I shall get no rest, since my brother started band
Driving kids to practice, to friends and to rehearsal,
I’m a middle aged mom at 18, and I’m not allowed to drink
I try my best to be like others, in party life I nursle
But find, despite my efforts, that college parties stink
I head back home, wallowing in sorrow
Adulthood isn’t what they made it out to be, in all those posts I read
I walk inside, just to find, Annie sing Tomorrow,
My family beckons me close, and my smile starts to spread
They’ve saved me a blanket and a seat beside them
And a bowl of salted popcorn too
So despite my small complaints, my family is a gem
A rough one, yes, but such a pretty hue
I might forget to tell them this, despite it’s great importance
I love you mom and dad, and all my little siblings
I don’t regret, the life I’ve led, You’ll find I’ve had great guidance
I’ll hold on tight, no matter what, to the joy that family brings
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