Story 46: But Mom

You can stack blocks one by one

You can build a bustling block town

But Mom, I only want to build a tower

So I can knock it down

You can wash every pat of you clean

You can play with boats and bubbles in the bath

But Mom, I only want to get in the tub

So I can splash and splash and splash

You can have a restful sleep

You can enjoy your happy dreams

But Mom, I only want to go into my crib

So I can dance and play and scream

You can try sweet and salty, tart and tasty

You can eat fruit and fish and sprouts

But Mom, I only want to eat this food

So I can spit it out

You can play with builders, jacks, and marbles

You can enjoy them however you would choose

But Mom, I only want to play with those 

So I can hide them in your shoes

You can pet the dog and stroke the cat

You can sing with the bird and hold the mouse

But Mom, I only want to have a pet

So I can ride it around the house

You can sing and dance all day long

But at night, please sleep so I can too

But Mom, I only want to wake you up

So I can be with you