Ryan A.

In My Mother’s Shoes...

I am my mother, Beth.

I wonder why my family is almost always on electronics.

I hear Ryan talking with his friends while playing ROBLOX.

I see more and more cooking recipes on FaceBook.

I want everyone to see how good Ryan is at soccer.

I am his protector.

I pretend that the new house color is better than the old house color.

I feel the need to watch him play with the neighbors.

I touch the the keypads on my keyboard searching.

I understand Ryan’s not a baby and doesn’t always need my help.

I say “How’s everything going?” every so often

through the walkie talkie.

I dream of how mature and kind he will be when he’s older.

Matthew W.

In My Mother's Shoes…

I am my mother, Linda

I wonder what Matthew and Kelly are doing in the playroom

I hear them screaming random words

I see them pretend fighting by kicking and punching

I want them to stop it because someone can get hurt

I am worried.

I pretend I am in bed sleeping

I feel the cool kitchen counter

I touch the dishes and cups

I understand they are only children

I say, ¨They are just little children playing a game and having fun¨

I dream of my children having a good life.

Bryce S.

In My Mother’s Shoes...

I am Connie

I wonder when we will sell the house

I hear the kids running for a hug

I see them playing with each other

I want to keep them little forever

I am their caregiver

I pretend that  they are still babies

I feel there soft hands and cheeks

I touch the memories of them laughing, in my hart

I understand that they might not stay little forever

I say, “ I love you,” when ever I see them

I dream that they will stay little

Avery V.

In My Mother’s Shoes...

I am my mother Taryn.

I wonder what I should make for dinner?

I hear my children laughing.

I see their scrapes on their knees and grass stains on their pants.

I want to get them clean.

I am thankful.

I pretend I will have a dog soon.

I feel very happy when I watch my children.

I touch the microwave to heat my coffee.

I understand they are having so much fun.

I say, “This is my happy life.”

I dream of being the best mother ever in the WORLD!

Jillian K.

In My Mother’s Shoes…

I am my mother Andrea.

I wonder when Brad will get home to help me calm the kids down.

I hear Nate, Jilly, and Laurel fighting and screaming over the Xbox.

I see Brad finally pulling into the driveway.

I want calmness!!!

I am a parent.

I pretend to be calm.

I feel really frustrated!

I touch the couch and, sit down.

I understand that they are just kids, and I did

that when I was younger.

I say, “Please calm down, Who had it first the last time?”

I dream that we will have a great, peaceful day tomorrow.

Katie S.

In My Mother’s Shoes...

I am my mother, Angela.

I wonder where the time has gone.

I hear Katie laughing.

I see Katie sleeping.

I want my daughter to stay this age forever.

I am a parent.

I pretend she is still a little kid.

I feel happy for her.

I touch my daughter’s hand.

I understand she will grow up.

I say I love you.

I dream of my kid growing up.

Mahad H.

In My Mother’s Shoes...

I am my mother, Adiba

I wonder when Mahad and Amitra will be home

I hear them coming

I see their hands behind their backs holding a present

I want to keep these memories

I am their friend

I pretend they are still babies

I feel the memories in my heart

I touch their heads

I understand that is the past

I say, “They are my friends.”

I dream of a good future for them

Milo M.

In My Mother's Shoes …

I am my mother Laureen

I wonder where Milo is

I see him hugging me

I want to cherish this moment forever.

I am here to be his mother.

I pretend that he is still a baby

I feel his love

I touch his heart

I understand that one day he will not be a kid anymore

I say , “ I love you so much.”

I dream of him being all grown up

Oscar H.

In My Mother’s Shoes…

I am my mother, Cait

I wonder if my children will play nice

I hear them laughing

I see grass stains on sweatpants

I want to hug them

I am their parent

I pretend they are flying

I feel their happiness

I touch their lives
I understand that they are growing up

I say “I love you.”

I dream of their adulthood

Emilie G.

In My Mother’s Shoes…

I am my mother, Liz

I wonder why Teddy and Jack always fight, and the girls play  so lovely with each other

I hear all the racket going on  outside

I see the boys fighting, and the girls are playing on the big swing without a problem

I want the boys to be like the girls

“I am their roll model,” I say to myself

I pretend like the boys re well behaved

I feel the door slowly open hoping the racket would stop

I touch the doorknob on the door

I understand that they are boys and are young

I say,” They will learn someday “

I dream that the boys will be good and peaceful like the girls

Sam C.

In My Mother’s Shoes…

I am my mother, Sarah.

I wonder why I have to say this again.

I hear Sam say “OK I will”

I see him walk away.

I want him to listen.

I am his teacher.

I pretend not to care.

I feel annoyed.

I touch my face with my palm.

I understand he is still young.

I say ¨Oh well.¨

I dream that someday he will listen.

Arun K.

In my mother’s shoes…

I am my mother, Eda

I hear my sons talking about a game

I see them on the computer

I want them to get off the computer and play outside

I am their parent

I pretend to not care

I feel like they will never stop

I touch my phone ready to do work

I understand they are still little

I say “get off,” but they they don't listen

I dream that they will stop playing, on their electronics  

Kieran A.

In My Mother’s Shoes…

I am my mother Meredith.

I wonder if my kids will ever clean up the house.

I hear Kieran, my son, playing basketball and Isla and Rhiya picking dresses.

I see the dirty house and the toys everywhere.

I want the kids to clean up their messes.

I am tired

I pretend that the house is clean.

I feel the bumpy stairs under my feet.

I touch my pillow and fall asleep.

I understand that my house is dirty

I say when will my kids learn to clean up after themselves.

I dream of a clean house.

Lochlan M.

In My Mother's Shoes

I am my mother, Keelin

I wonder where my kids are

I hear my kids saying, “Can you buy me this?”

I see my kids playing with each other

I want to join them

I am happy

I pretend that I am going inside

I feel the happiness inside me

I touch slime on the ground

I understand that they are messy

I saw, “They are so silly.”

Lorelei E.

In My Mother’s Shoes

I am my mother, Shannon

I wonder why Lily and Lorelai have to grow up

I hear the sound of laughter outside on the trampoline

I see the girls having the best time together

I want them to never grow up

I am their guardian

I pretend like nothing is happening,

and they are still kids

I feel like staying with them forever

I touch their hair as I am braiding it

I understand that they’ll need

to grow up sooner or later

I say, “I love you to the moon and back.”

I dream of them staying kids forever

Ryan M.

In My Mother’s Shoes

I am my mother, Jill

I wonder where everyone is???

I hear SURPRISE

I see my family

I want to HUG THEN ALL!!!

I am happy

I pretend that everyone is there

I feel joy going through my veins

I touch many hands

I say, “Thank you !!!”

I understand they did all this for me

I dream of next Mother's Day

Sylvia C.

In My Mother’s Shoes…

I am my mother, Rachel

I wonder if I am going to yell at Juju again.

I hear him spraying water everywhere...even in the house.

I see Sylvia trying to stop him.

I want to go out there.

I am their parent.

I pretend this did not happen.

I feel some water on me.

I touch the door and start to walk over to the patio.

I understand he does this all the time.

I say, “Sylvia never did this.”

I dream that Juju will be better one day.  

Abigail S.

In My Mother’s Shoes

I am my mother, Yach-ing

I wonder what Abigail and Kaitlyn are doing

I hear laughing from the treehouse

I see Kaitlyn picking flowers

I am their guardian

I pretend to not be looking

I feel the same joyful feeling they do

I understand that they will be grown up soon

I say,“I love you” as soon as they come in

I dream about my children forever