Yesterday, Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Day remembered in the USA, my son Zach became a teenager. Thirteen years ago, I was living in Grand Rapids, MN with his older brother Bobby and their dad. We’d gone Christmas shopping that day – the only year that I started and finished that early. We ended the day by going to the movie Flubber. Zach started letting me know that he was ready to arrive a little earlier than scheduled – an early Christmas gift, if you will.
With inspiration from Patricia Fargnoli – Naming my Second-born Son
The One who was born on a infamous day
The One who came early in a quiet hospital
The One who needed sunlight for jaundice
The One who looked like Baby Jesus on Christmas Eve
The One who slept best
The One who liked pancakes
The One who told stories and memorized books
The One who brought home Matilda
The One who makes friends easy
The One who sings
The One who plays trumpet
The One who broke his cheek bone
The One who doesn’t have an appendix
The One who got the swine flu
The One who cared for me when I got it, too
The One who is a math master
The One who rocks at the breast stroke
The One who reads and reads and reads
The One who hugs
The One who doesn’t think he’s too old to say, “I love you.”
The One who got sick on his birthday
The One I call my Christmas Baby
Journaling Prompt: Write a naming poem for you or someone you care about.
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What a wonderful way to pay tribute to our children, tracing their life milestones through verse. Each line shapes part of their identity so clearly. Sending Happy Birthday wishes your son’s way 🙂
Mary, I love how the poem inspired you to write something similar for your own son. What a cool idea! It gave us a quick review/preview of who Zach is. We mothers know our children better than they know themselves. Each of them is a great blessing. I hope Zach enjoyed his day, and week. 🙂 Happy Birthday Zach!
Wow! That was awesome. I’m not a poet no matter how hard I tried over the years. So I accept the fact, although I do write some haiku from time to time. And thanks for stopping by Alex’s blog and saying hi! Youe support is much appreciated.
What a wonderful way to pay tribute to our children, tracing their life milestones through verse. Each line shapes part of their identity so clearly. Sending Happy Birthday wishes your son’s way 🙂
You are such a wonderful mother, Mary. Happy birthday, to your son.
Happy Birthday, Zach! You’ve got a grrrreat mom!
(Mary, thanks for sharing a super idea…gonna do this for hub’s birthday in February.)
Mary, I love how the poem inspired you to write something similar for your own son. What a cool idea! It gave us a quick review/preview of who Zach is. We mothers know our children better than they know themselves. Each of them is a great blessing. I hope Zach enjoyed his day, and week. 🙂 Happy Birthday Zach!
I love it! Happy Birthday to your son!
oh wow, Mary, this post is beautiful. And what a surprise to see my name! :-))
Happy birthday to Zach. And many blessings.
Mary, thanks for commenting on my story. I’m glad you liked it. I think of you every time I see Alice.
Doris
Wow! That was awesome. I’m not a poet no matter how hard I tried over the years. So I accept the fact, although I do write some haiku from time to time. And thanks for stopping by Alex’s blog and saying hi! Youe support is much appreciated.
So much to think back with fond memories. A great way to say ‘I love you, son’.Happy Birthday Zach!
Mary, WOW!
You are such a cool mom! Tell your son happy birthday!
Merry Christmas, dear one.
Patti