it is not often

when raising boys

that the colors

pink

and

red

come out to play

i learned long ago

my days with our littles

would not be that

frilly

and

pink

having accepted those terms

i have also learned

when those few days of February make a turn

i come forth to the table willfully prepared

ready for the battle cries

the grumbles and groans

that will be heard from lands far away

before we even begin

declarations are immediately proclaimed

one wee littlest:

but mama, i don't want pink and red

one wee older one says to his brother:

there's no point in trying, she won't give in

smart one is he

who learned long ago

he simply will not win

the battle against

pink

and

red

and without missing a beat

one wee littlest says:

what about black and blue

and once more i say

today is for

pink

and

red

these.are.the.only.colors.you.shall.use

i know...i am evil right...hehehe

its just a few mere days, that i throw out the whole embrace your littles creative side, you know sometimes they need a little push to steer them in a different direction to open their minds and explore a new road

and before too long

the battle has passed

and hearts are quickly and happily made

and discoveries too

one wee littlest says:

look mama, even light can make love

light can make love

and so can you

then

one wee littlest says:

mama, i hope we're not done, i wanted to make some more

so in the end

pink

and

red

did not harm none

and this morning i woke

to the sweetest of sweet

not only had cards been made

but my breakfast too

i am thinking

they may have had a wee bit of inspiration

coming from the

♥

of my sis

John Barrymore once said:

"Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open."

not just today

but each that comes forth

know that you are always

surrounded by love