Seven years ago today was the happiest day of my life. It was the day I became Nathan's Uncle. I did not know then how this little boy would change and refocus my life, but he has become the center of our family, and DeeDee, Granddaddy, Todd, Carla, and I all revolve around him. He has brought so much joy to our family, and we cherish the day he entered our lives.
This year on special occasions I have been posting poems or other pieces I have written in the past in tribute to members of my family. Today is no different. This is a poem I wrote about Nathan on his first birthday. It describes so many of his behaviors at the time. We miss the baby, and we miss the one-year old, but we really are enjoying our big seven-year old!
Who’s that boy with the blazing hair,
And a pair of big blue eyes?
That’s our boy, with six new teeth,
And a smile sure to hypnotize.
Who’s that boy giving everybody sugar,
With a “hmm” and a pat, pat, pat?
That’s Mama’s boy, with the stinky diaper,
Now what do you think about that?
Who’s that boy who can feed himself,
And always wants some more?
That’s Daddy’s boy saying, “Da-da-da,”
And dropping bread balls all over the floor.
Who’s that boy with his ankles crossed,
Sucking his upside-down passie?
That’s Grandmother’s boy, with a giggle and a squeal,
Snatching off earrings and glasses.
Who’s that boy rubbing his eyes,
And nodding his sleepy head?
That’s Grandaddy’s boy snuggled asleep,
On his shoulder ready for bed.
Who’s that boy reading a book,
And singing in the microphone?
That’s Uncle Howie’s boy reading and singing,
As if he were already full-grown.
Who’s that boy with a prophet’s name,
Whose middle name is Todd?
That’s Jesus’ boy we all know,
And his name means “gift of God.”
Who’s that boy turning one year old,
Who loves to open and close the door?
Nathan is that boy, and he changed our lives,
Though he’ll always be our baby, the boy is not a baby, anymore.
—Uncle Howie
July 18, 2002
Happy 7th Birthday, Bubby!
Did you know you are my favorite nephew?
I love YOU the MOST!
Uncle Howie
5 comments:
Mr. B,
i loved the poem!Im sorta jealous!lol We couldnt go to mosi today=( Because my sisters car had a dead battery!I know im leaving comments at a very late/early hour. I just bought the movie rat-a-too-ee on my ipod and its been downloading for hours!Its almost done though.I bought it because when we go to west virginia i think it would be nice to watch a movie during the flight. I had to buy a good one cause we have a stop over in Atlanta and i might end up watching it more that once!I still cant believe that i am going to the seventh grade!I dont wanna leave!I made so many friends and i had awesome teachers!It was so much fun!I hope seventh grade is bad!In fifth grade they always told us that the sixth grade teachers were mean and always are trying to find a way to rat you out.That was so not true!I cant wait for school to start up again!I miss all of my friends and i love how on the first day of school you have brand new school supplies!I also love the smell of the classroom!lol is that so weird?Oh,well,i have to go,i think my movie is done loading,i will talk to you again tomorrow!Smell ya later!
-Holly(the seventh grader with a license)
You are so right about that boy bringing so much joy to our lives. How I enjoyed holding him in the recliner for our afternoon naps. I know he has to grow up and we are so proud of him at every stage of his life, but I did enjoy those days when I could hold him on my shoulder. I am just waiting to call him and wish him a happy birthday . You think you love him, well you just don't know how much his Grandaddy loves him.
I love looking at all those pictures of my boy! He was and is such a cutie! Happy Birthday Bubby!
Thank you Uncle Howie for the post honoring our boy on his special day. You are an awesome uncle. Love the pictures and the poem. Happy Birthday Nathan!
Love,
Dad
Mr.B,
Guess what?I am trying to enter a writing contest...but this time it's not a poetry contest!It's not an essay contest either,it's a different kind of contest, you have to write a story with characters and dialouge.There were several contest like this with a different theme,(Fun,Family,etc.)But I found one that is so much for me!It's called the speak up writing contest by the young voices foundation.You must tell a story less than 2000 words.The speak up contest is about what you think adults are doing wrong.You can go to their website and check it out at youngvoicesfoundation.org!You can even win up to 500$!It's almost less than a week until I go to west virginia!Smell ya later!
-Holly
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