Who Do I Love the Most?

A child asks themselves an impossible question: Which one of my parents do I love the most? Their answer may surprise you! This silly story is told in rhyme and is perfect for children  - whether or not they have a favourite parent.

If you're enjoying the podcast, please visit www.storiesbypeter.com where you'll find Peter's children's picture book, Lost Hallway: Where Do Lost Things Go and his latest children's chapter book Stitches in Time Travel. Both are available on Amazon. Stitches in Time Travel is also available as an audiobook or Amazon, Audible and iTunes.

Click here to purchase a copy of  Lost Hallway
Click here to purchase a copy of Stitches in Time Travel

This podcast would not be possible without your support. Please visit the link below to donate and help with production costs. Thank you.

Transcript

Musings and Other Nonsense. Whimsical stories, poems and songs for children. Written and read by Peter G. Reynolds. That's me! This podcast would not be possible without your support. Please visit buymeacoffee.com/musings to donate or become a member.

This story is called Who Do I Love the Most?

I asked myself a question,
That I’d never asked before.
Between my mom and dad,
Is there one that I love more?

It’s impossible to answer, 
But, sometimes it does occur
That perhaps I have a favourite.
That’s there one, that I prefer.

Now I had to make a list
That’s complete and iron clad -
Reasons why I loved my mom,
Reasons why I loved my dad

Mom has the greatest kisses,
A gold medal every year. 
No boob-boo could survive them.
They dried up every tear.

Dad has the greatest hugs,
So gentle and so tight.
No matter how I felt that day
His hugs made me feel right.

Mom has the sweetest laugh,
Just like a melody.
I love to tell her funny jokes.
She always laughs with me.

Dad has the sweetest voice, 
So warm and calm and deep.
Every time he reads a story
It puts me fast to sleep.

I love my mommy’s pancakes,
They’re tasty and so sweet.
I love my daddy’s burgers,
There’s just so good to eat. 

This is hard, I can’t decide!
What could the answer be?
I guess the only answer is:
I love them - equality

But... If I ask to stay up late,
My mom and dad say no.
They make me do my homework
And practice piano.

They make me eat my vegetables
No matter what the kind.

They both better be careful.
Or I might just change my mind!

I hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, please check out my dad's picture book, Lost Hallway: Where Do Lost Things Go, now available on Amazon. It's a magical tale of a young boy, me, who discovers a world that contains all lost things. You can learn more at storiesbypeter.com 

See you next time!