My three little critters rise before the dawn, Daddy, will you play with me? They cry and tug my arm Eyes open to open eyes, will pit against will; One to stay asleep, the other, to start the day I stumble to the bathroom, my three little ducks all in a row; Wash my face, brush teeth, change without privacy At the stairs, Daddy up! Do the silly run? Hey, what about me? Up and down again Will you eat a banana? No Cereal? No. Bagel? No. Then what do you want? Can I have a banana? Two coffees, four baristas, one dog ready to go out, one spilled milk, one childish squabble; Stop to take my zolies Trash to go out, dishes in the sink, did everyone eat? Is everyone dressed? The dog wants pets, Daddy ew! We need a diaper. My three little lovelies, ready for the day