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A Prayer for Exhausted Parents: It’s Playtime!

July 13, 2012 by Anna Ranson

I’ve been SO exhausted this week that I didn’t even manage to post the It’s Playtime link up on time, let alone chose any of the wonderful posts to feature! So now that I’m managing it, it seems very appropriate to attach this wonderful poem or prayer for tired parents! I’ve posted this on my Facebook page before and just adore the touching sentiments within it. It’s such a fantastic reminder for these early years of parenting and I hope it will encourage you too!
Have you created some wonderful memories this week? Got a link to share? Join our kids meme!


It’s Playtime is a collaborative linky hosted by: Anna  at The Imagination Tree, Rachel and Holly at Quirky Momma, Jamie @ hands on : as we grow, Rachele @ Messy Kids and Jenny @ Let the Children Play. We’re all about PLAY!


Have you got a playful or creative activity to link up? We’d love to see it!


By linking up you are giving us permission to feature your post with one photo on an future featured post.

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Comments

  1. Mary Ryan says

    July 14, 2012 at 12:56 am

    Thank you for the poem. I’ve gotten significantly better at taking a moment to breath in trying times like these and usually at that point my daughter turns to me and says “maybe you should try more coffee”. Wise beyond her 4 years : ) I linked up for the first time. New to your blog. Love what I see. Thanks for hosting! (Sugarsnips.com)

  2. MsXpat says

    July 14, 2012 at 11:03 am

    Wow beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing :0)

  3. Kristi@Creative Connections for Kids says

    July 14, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    What a beautiful and wise poem, Anna. It brings tears to the eyes. Thank you for sharing it. Kristi

  4. JDaniel4's Mom says

    July 14, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    I love your poem. I think I have prayed similar words a thousand times. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

  5. Cakes and Scribbles says

    July 14, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    Beautiful poem Anna. I’ll keep those words in mind. Emma

  6. Heather Mackenzie says

    February 27, 2013 at 8:22 am

    I needed this poem today – a potty emptied in the hallway, water spat down the central heating vent, running away from me in a carpark… and on and on. There have been a few sharp replies today! I shall try for more gentleness tomorrow!

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