I Should Have Known

The day after school ended, the kids cleaned out their binders/backpacks.  Caleb tossed several of his papers, including some poetry he'd written, in the bathroom garbage can.  Though partially buried under some wet paper towels, I noticed this gem and rescued it from the wastebasket.  I love it.

10 Things I Should've Known Poem

By: Caleb Hatch

I should have known to not shove food down my mouth all at once

I should have known to be more kind to my sisters

I should have known how to cook some more food

I should have known some more dance moves

I should have known to end my bad sportsmanship

I should have known to keep cool with mom when we fight

I should have known not to eat so many snacks

I should have known to keep an open mind

I should have known to try new stuff, such as food

I should have known how to do the dishes or laundry

I should have known all my nagging would come out in his writing.  (Though I don't think I've ever gotten after him to learn more dance moves.)