by Una Poole Walsh
Illustrated by Christopher Essex

Christopher darling, please don't fret.
We'll play, I promise, but just not yet.

On Monday my job takes me far.
But the money I make helps pay for the car.

Mommy, please don't work today.
Stay at home so we can play.

Christopher darling, please don't whine.
We'll play, I promise, you'll be just fine.

On Tuesday my job puts you in a bad mood.
But the money I make helps pay for the food.

Mommy, please don't work today.
Stay at home so we can play.

Christopher darling, please don't cry.
We'll play, I promise, you will get by.

By Wednesday I know your patience is spent.
But the money I make helps pay for the rent.

Mommy, please don't work today
Stay at home so we can play.

Christopher darling, please don't be sad.
We'll play, I promise, I know you'll be glad.

On Thursday my job gives you the blues.
But the money I make helps buy you new shoes.

Mommy, please don't work today.
Stay at home so we can play.

Christopher darling, please don't be glum.
We'll play, I promise, you're my best chum.

When I work on Friday you say that's not cool.
But the money I make pays for lessons at the pool.

Mommy, please don't work today.
Stay at home so we can play.

Christopher darling, please don't fret.
We'll play, I promise, I didn't forget.

I don't work on Saturday, I can stay all day.
Now you and I can laugh and play.

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