I really can't say what I'm feeling right now
Exhaustion elation confusion calm
Every day comes with its own whirlwind
And yet we embrace them without any qualm

The dishes, the diapers, the scrambles galore
The messes the tears and all the pulled hair
But somehow amongst all of the daily storms
There's a quiet love that threads through the air

Because four small voices fill up the room
With understanding and laughter, curiosity
And in all the chaos I’m starting to hear
The music of the universe in this life that we lead

And it's funny because amongst all the change
Making music with friends is the thing I miss most
But being present with our kids feels cosmic—
Laying a foundation, our children’s future ghosts

Jumping and reading and running and swinging
Pushing and pulling and everyday running
At full speed from start to the end of the day
The courage to keep moving is stunning

I'm in awe that we found each other like this
Our timing matched up, and we fought to stay in
In a relationship, in touch, in communication and love
We're doing a pretty incredible thing and our goal is to win

To win at raising kids who can be who they want
Who won't struggle as hard to know who they are
Who'll know that they're loved and supported and held
Communication and care create foundations that go far

And though these poems have lost theme and are late
I think they're more about stating our goals
And reflecting on exhaustion and confusion and calm
That serves to keep us busy and fulfill our souls

Because although my body and mind
Feel like they're slowing and losing their way
My spirits are higher each day that goes by
Keeping up with kiddos in a constant state of play

As I watch them grow and learn concepts new
I reflect on what a privilege it is to do this with you
And Aiden, and Avery, and Asa, and Ashton
And together there isn't a storm we can't see through