Today is my dear Mother’s Birthday!
Since I didn’t get her a card (oops...darn that President’s-Day-no-mail thing!) I decided to write her a birthday poem…
Because it’s the thought that counts.
Right?
Right, Mom?
Right?
Ahem..
Thanks for always cleaning up my trail of junk,
and putting up with me when I slunk around in a funk.
I don’t mind if you spanked me with a wooden spoon,
because, knowing Joseph, MY turn is coming soon.
I’m sorry if, as a teenager, I was a snot,
perhaps if you hadn’t been so uncool, restrictive, and old fashioned, we wouldn’t have fought.
(Just Kidding!! Just Kidding!!)
When I look at our family, I’m glad that it’s YOU I look like,
because, for an old lady, you still look alright!
Thank you for the afterschool snacks, hot breakfasts, and kisses,
the vacuuming, laundry, the hugs, and the dishes.
Until I had my own family, I didn’t realize all that you did,
or how much I took you for granted when I was a kid.
So, my dear Momma, Happy Birthday to You,
I strive to be like you in all that I do.
6 comments:
Wow!!! Very cool - a very nice birthday gift!
That is so absolutely sweet! You are both beautiful girls!
To the rest of the family-
Don't be hurt that I said that I am glad that I look like Mom. It's her birthday, after all. (You know that I really wish that I looked like YOU...)
-Caitlin
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETH! That is a great picture of you two, and what a lovely tribute to your Momma Caitlin :)
That is beautiful! I hope your mother had a wonderful birthday.
It IS the thought that counts, and all the thoughts on this entry are sweet. Thank you, Cait!! It is a very unique and special birthday card. By the way, when was that photo taken? Were we getting ready for your wedding?????
Love always,
Momma
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