Give Me My Milk Jugs Back

Robin Jessie-Green
I love you more than the day is long

I'll comfort you and cradle you in my arms

But I refuse to nurse you

I simply cannot continue

You can have anything else

But mama's milk is off the menu

No more cracked nipples,

Engorged breasts and backaches

13 months long is all this mommy can take

The moment you learned how to chew

Was when I decided I could no longer breastfeed you

Mommy loves you just the same

But not to end this would be a sin and a shame

(That's my right and left breasts' new names)

When you tug at me

I'm going to give your little hand a tap

When you see the ninnies

Don't swoop in for the attack

Eat your big boy food

Savor your bite-sized snacks

Slurp juice from your Sippy cup

And give me my milk jugs back.

Published by Robin Jessie-Green

Learning is what I do best. Writing is simply the avenue I have chosen to become a career student. Everyday, I am learning how to hone my craft. Find more of my writing here: Philadelphia Early Childhood...  View profile

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  • Johnny Yuma3/30/2009

    Just remind him that he will be grown in no time and can borrow his girl friends jugs for a little while. Sorry! I couldn't resist that.
    Johnny Yuma

  • Kofi Bofah3/17/2009

    Your little man will be all grown up soon!

  • Layla Lair2/14/2009

    I breast fed two kids and can appreciate where you come from :-)

  • pam pleasant2/12/2009

    hehehe

  • Simone Hardy2/1/2009

    Ahh! Excellent. I breastfed for 21 months so I know exactly what you are talking about.

  • Janet Roof1/31/2009

    ;-}

  • Robin Jessie-Green1/29/2009

    Yes, it was written for the youngest of five, Liam. I've nursed for as long as 2 and a half years! Never again. Not nev-vah! One year for all is fine by me. Thanks for your comments and support.

  • brenda1/29/2009

    I know the feeling. Most Moms can relate.

  • Robin Costello1/28/2009

    Ha! That was fantastic!

  • Linda Johnson1/28/2009

    This is great -- hilarious -- clever! I made it to 12 months with one of mine, but I didn't name my milk jugs

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