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Thursday, February 15, 2007Perfect ReactionTo surprise my sister-in-law on Valentine's Day, the children and I decided that we would present her with a poem that she would read out loud. The ending of the poem would reveal that we were expecting a new baby -- and that would be her big Valentine Surprise (lucky gal). So I wrote a poem, printed it out, and the children presented it to her. She was a good sport, reading it out loud with expression and feeling. And when she got to the last line -- the Big Revelation -- she didn't get it. "What?" she said, smiling. The expression on her face proved that she wasn't understanding. Then, "WHAT?" she said, her face dropping into a dumbfounded, punch-me-in-the-nose expression unlike any I've seen. It was priceless. And we got it all on video. So I thought I'd share the poem with you. Not that you'll have the same reaction she did; you already know about the baby. But it's the day after Valentine's Day, I'm feeling a bit pooped, and I'd rather post something I've already written than struggle through something brand new. Without further hoopla or fanfare: We're blessed to have a special aunt Who loves us all so much; You're a doting, spoiling sweetheart And you've got the "perfect touch." Doesn't matter if it's raining, If it's cold or wet or gray, When you show up on our doorstep You bring sunshine to our day. But we wonder, dear Aunt Krissie, If it's tricky to divide All your love among four children Who are standing side by side? Do we each get just a quarter? Do you measure it with care? Do you slice it like a pizza, Giving each an even share? And we wonder even further, Dear Aunt Krissie, if it's true, That dividing all your love by four Is easiest for you? 'Cause we don't mean to alarm you, And we'd hate to make you cry, But we think you'd better change things By the time September's nigh. We'll be patient, we'll be gentle, We'll be quiet as a mouse, While you find a new love portion For the Baby in the house. |
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I am: Mother to five stunningly individualistic children... Writer of young adult fantasy... Passionate advocate for Women At Home... Madly in love with my husband... In need of Organic Gourmet Chocolate on a regular basis. I've got a Paypal account if you'd like to contribute to the cause....
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4of my readers are feeling chatty:
Oooooh! That is the cutest announcement ever!!
Wahhhhhhh I got chills and I'm teary eyed. So perfect!!!!!!!!!!!
AWWW I love it!
You are so creative.
That was pretty clear to me!
But of course already knowing the answer makes taking a quiz easier.
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