This Lord's Day,

I arose at six

prayed

showered

nursed the baby

fixed breakfast

dressed

ironed my husband's shirt

bathed the baby

dressed the baby

found my husband's watch

curled my hair

changed the baby's diaper

answered the phone

put on some makeup

stuck a roast in the oven

packed the diaper bag

grabbed my Bible

dashed to the kitchen for Linda's

casserole dish

ran to the car

and as I strapped my little angel

into his car seat,

he vomited all over everything,

including me

and my only ironed dress.

Oh yes, Lord,

I shall remember this

Sabbath Day,

However, I must confess,

I am completely stumped

on how

to keep it holy.

     -anonymous (from Mothering by Heart:  Celebrating the Moments that Last Forever by Robin Jones Gunn)