Ben’s Self Portrait
This is Ben.
Today he is ten.
Yesterday he was nine.
And that was just fine.
But now he is older by a bit
And at the adult table he likes to sit.
He tells funny jokes once and while
And leaves his clothes in his room, on the floor, in a pile.
He sleeps on the top bunk
But he is not a punk.
He would eat Five Guys burgers every day
But his mother (me) says “No way!”
Legos are absolutely still his fave
About them he continues to rave
He loves his hamster to the moon and back
and feeding her treats, on that he does not slack.
He has started a karate class
and he could probably kick my A$$
(i know, family-friendly poem, sorry)
He’s loves to write and draw
and because of this I say “awww”
Fart jokes are hilarious to him
and..
Go Ahead! Fill his chocolate milk cup to the brim!
He now likes Star Wars movies, oh yes
And he hides candy wrappers under the couch cushions.
Oh wait, that doesn’t rhyme. This is hard.
Then End
Yes, that’s right, my “Benja Wenja” is Ten tonight!
(well actually by this afternoon since he was born at 1:32 p.m.)
p.s. the “middle school” girls at his school already like him. I’m in so much trouble…
(mostly just for typing that. LOL.)
I love YOU to the moon and back, Benjamin. You light up my world with those blue eyes and that mega-watt smile and you hold my Momma heart forever and ever and ever. I am so, SO glad God gave you to me a decade ago. Love, “Mom”
I love your poem!
Happy 10th Birthday, Ben! (also, great self portrait)
Alison recently posted…Plans Schplans
Happy Birthday.. I can see why the girls like him.. Better get a stick ready momma..
Southern Angel recently posted…Time on his hands…
LOVE the poem. What a sweet way to wish a sweet boy happy birthday. But why must they get older? Wahhhh. Happy 10th Birthday Ben!
Tara Newman recently posted…Is Your Strength Your Weakness?
Great poem! Happy 10th Birthday to Ben.
Julia recently posted…The Three Year Old Smile
OH! Oh Ben, 10 years old! NO!
but this poem and your love for him is just beautiful.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ben, Happy Happy Birthday!
(and love to you Elaine and this new decade of “mommyness”)
xo
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Happy Birthday, Ben!
You are the best mom ever, Elaine 😀
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You’re a poet!
And he’s quite the artist.
What girl could resist those eyes and that sweet smile?
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Happy Birthday to him!!! I can’t believe how fast time flies.
Leighann recently posted…Giveaway Bin
Oh, what a fun post! And what a very BIG birthday…happy day to your boy.
Sherri recently posted…Brotherly love
Awesome poem and he is so handsome. Why do double digits seem so huge?
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I just cried big time here my friend. Happy 10 Ben! xoxoxoxo
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We are looking at 10 this year. I still can’t figure out how 10 years went by in like 10 minutes.
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Great looking boy there! Happy 10th year to him!
Happy 10 to Ben! My oldest will be 10 in June and I am having trouble believing it.
Also, my soon-to-be 10 leaves his clothes in a pile, hides wrappers and likes Star Wars, too. 🙂
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I love this poem. My oldest son turned ten last year and it was such a big milestone for all of us. For me there was a lot of “ten years ago I was….”
Thank you for sharing with us.
I love thisblog
This is very sweet. Happy birthday Ben!
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You are too cute.
And so is he! No wonder the older ladies have their eyes on him!
xo
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Awww love this poem and Happy Birthday Ben!
Natalie recently posted…Smiles All Around
of course those girls like him! nice t-shirt dude 🙂 10 is a big deal!!!! Happy belated birthday.
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