Thought Salad

Tag: birthday party

  • They’re baaaaaack

    They’re baaaaaack

    The sound of sobs Wakes me again Without a doubt Signifying my old friend They come any hour Of day or night Caring very little If they’re a welcome sight Bringing sore eyes A cough, headache, and groan Why can’t they just Leave us all alone? I’ve told them before, I’ll tell them again With…

  • Birthday Tuesday

    Birthday Tuesday

    Today was a good day. It was strange, driving my father-in-law’s car to work, but interesting. When I was 20, I’d wanted that car more than anything else in the world. Now at 40, I missed my sensible Prius, feeling much too close to the ground in the sporty red Miata. Work was smooth, with…

  • Sam’s sixth adventure

    Sam’s sixth adventure

    My how the time flies Wings shimmering in the sun, Sparkling butterflies Marvellously fun My littlest hobo Growing so fast Watching you glow Moments that last Another year approaches Oh, what she will do Life and love for coaches And a heart that’s true blue We celebrate with cake Ice cream and toys While we…

  • Almost famous

    Almost famous

    I’m pretty sure I should be famous. Or at least, have people consider me to be super impressive. It’s not because of my career, or my education. It’s not because I’m tall, or had 3 kids in just over three years. It’s not even because I like to think I’m a cool person and I…

  • Birthday party

    Birthday party

    My little boy and his blue blankey, quiet as he falls asleep in my lap, over full of icing and excitement from his big night. Happy birthday! He greeted as people came in, excited beyond all measure for the cake he knew was at hand, that was the only thing he truly wanted. A quick…