Man Child
I Probably Shouldn’t Even Think It
Toothpaste on the counter
hair shavings in the sink
A pile of dirty laundry
well, I mean, what is a girl to think
I never wanted to be your mama and sure as hell won’t be your maid
it’s not a contract to be signed
And it’s not an even trade
you’re only proving that you’re nothing but a man child
I’m able to bring home my own bacon
and I can fry it in a pan
So why exactly is everyone making
me feel like I need a man?
I don’t need it baby
I don’t even want to try
I can’t trade my peace on maybe
I’m sorry, I can’t settle for a man child
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (6)
Amen, Sister, preach it!
You got it, Kelli. I can honestly say I am not a man-child, thank goodness. I take care of myself, and I am proud of it. Shopping, cleaning .cooking, you name it I do it. I tell everyone I would make a good wife for someone. 😊😊Unfortunately, there are many 'man-childs' out there.
Way to go girl! Let him have it. His mom would probably slap him silly.
Hell yeah! Say it again, girl.
Nor should you. Always loved that commercial. Still find myself singing the jingle now & again.
I have a husband who I'm always cleaning up after, I can totally relate!