Almost Ten!!!

Vol. 1  Chap. 471

                       Almost Ten!!!

           My Eyes Spring Open!  Almost Here!

           My Tenth Birthday is Really Near!

           Aud Says Mom’s Been Getting Teary!

           I See Mom Hovering Near Me!

           “Where Ever Did My Baby Go?

           I Recall Your First Steps, Y’Know?”

           I’m Walking Fine, I Assure Mum!

           I’d Hug Her, But I Think She’s Numb!

           Tuesday is When I Transition

           From Single Digits!   Let the Fun

           And Games Begin!   All Hail Lil’ Me!

           I’m Getting Older!   Oh Yippee!

           It’s When I Shout the Word, Older,

           I See Aud’s Arm ‘Round Mom’s Shoulder!

           I Look Closer, I Can Report,

           It’s Like Our Mom Needs Aud’s Support!

           And Just Before the Tear Dam Bursts,

           Mom Says, “I Recall All Your Firsts!

           “First Day … First Words … First Bike … First Swim!”

           Mom’s Mind’s Far Off … Rememberin'!

Happy 10^th Birthday on Tuesday, Sweetheart!

Your Grampa Sure Loves Y’All!

Love~Grampa