Tiny tot to Accomplished Adult

Today is the birthday of our first born 

to us, it doesn't seem so long ago

yet, he has come a long way

from tiny tot to accomplished adult!   

 

Memories take me back 

to times when this bundle of energy

was here, there. everywhere

on his first birthday with prior training from mom

he surprised and delighted guests 

blowing his candle himself 

to the chants of happy birthday! 

His  antics and adventures included 

putting clothes clips on both ears

of the friendly neighbourhood  dog

he got away with it a few times 

till one day the dog felt "Enough was enough" 

as he chose this time to also sit on it  

like a man on a horse!  

A nice friendly bite meant, us

anxious parents, scrambling  to hospital 

it was the same outcome he produced 

 when he jumped into water tank , pursuing a toy 

while mother's  attention diverted, for  that split second! 

From first birthday to this day 

you have come a long way, son 

early successes in career,  material gains

whether car and now a home  

and the cherry on the cake

a compatible loving partner!

Proud parents wish you

a great day today and everyday 

my prayer for you son on this sweet happy day  

"May you have many more feathers in your cap

May you always have your head firmly on your shoulders

and feet firmly on the ground" 

God bless you!