12
Now that we’re at the number twelve
I think it’s time that I delve
Into some top memories made
Before they start to fade
(You know that there are a lot more
But to list them all would be a total bore)
Walking down the church aisle
Looking up to see your giant smile
Upon hearing husband and wife declared
That happy zip, zap jolt we shared
Snorkeling and exploring in waters clear
Accidentally pinching some else’s rear
Riding beside while you learned to drive stick
Up and down mountains without getting sick
Hard work and Elton John serenading our floor
Morning, with the last tile placed around four
Lost in Paris, but don’t fret
Because you can ask, “Ou est la met?”
Early morning and late night talks with you
About what could possibly lead to WWII
And what to do in the event that you let
A precious but ominous Mogwai get wet
Bringing home Penny to stay
And the chewing repairs we had to pay
Landscaping the yard and coming home
To find holes dug and the plants gone
The gentle, caring support you gave
When to another job calling I finally caved
That thrilling secret we shared for weeks
Before our first baby news we excitedly leaked
Sweet Henry fresh from God and up every hour
Happiness blended with fatigue that could devourer
Our first family beach trip to Sunset
Back to home you couldn’t wait to get!
Watching you grow with the office you opened
And to grow our family we were hoping
Sitting quietly in sorrow then surprise
A fuzzy, wiggly baby image before our eyes
Lying in bed for months and months
In awe of your talents as I munched
On breakfast, lunch, and dinner in bed
No one could say I wasn’t very well fed!
Your face in that chaotic delivery room
When Elgin came on out with a zoom!
Knowing the world was back open for adventure
Renewing our love for hiking and camping ventures
When the Boston Whaler took a big leap
That look we shared when our hearts skipped beats
What we will do for our family’s best
Linked together when we faced some tests
(Now I’m going to stop writing on my own
Because it’s really you who is better at a poem.)
