Happy Birthday Jack

 ONE

 TWO

THREE!

Before the year ends, there is one more birthday to celebrate -

 already a few days late.

But we are not going to miss it!

Dear Jack Benjamin -

youngest and dearly loved -

the day has come,

I wish time to stand still -

to treasure these fleeting days -

pre-school days and all that they hold 

... one last time.

Your love and hugs so freely given,

conversations with no distractions,

anticipation of simple joys -

wishes we can still fulfill.

Building, driving - dreams of boys

yet a heart filled with tenderness

 ... there to bless.

Pancakes with sugar,

eyes that twinkle,

wiggles and jigs that make us laugh.

So many stories yet to read,

tractors to ride, songs yet to sing

and cuddles to fit in,

even - and especially - when you are three!

Happy Birthday, 

with love and gratefulness for you!

Papa and Mimi

♡♡♡