Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 855 (The Yearly Gathering)

I peaked into the window, only to see-

A Christmas gathering that included the entire family.

 

Grandma and Grandpa were sitting together looking sweet-

Aunt Violet, in the corner, with her dress pressed so neat.

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Barbara and the children were at the piano singing a song-

Even Uncle Jerry could be heard singing along.

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The cousins, Maurine and Kay Lynn, from far away, they came-

For without them there, things just wouldn’t have felt the same.

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A tree was decorated and twinkling bright-

Many, many, presents, under the tree were in clear sight.

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The table was set and when it was time to eat-

Every family member would properly take their respective seat.

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It was a time to get together, a special time indeed-

With the birth of Jesus, taking a lead.

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For also underneath the Christmas tree was a manger that stood out-

This family knew what the true meaning of Christmas was all about.

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I peeked into the window, only to see-

A Christmas gathering that included the entire family

THREE THINGS THAT ARE NECESSARY FOR THE BIRTH OF THAT NEW BABY (2007)

1. A good doctor.

2. A good hospital.

3. A 380 square foot room, internet access, and more than one flatscreen television.

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AND TO THINK THAT BACK IN THE OLD DAYS ONE COULD GET BY-

WITH JUST SOME CLEAN RAGS AND BOILED WATER IN ORDER TO GET TO THAT FIRST SLAP AND CRY!

Three reasons to be late for a basketball game (2007)

1. Bad weather.

2. Traffic jam.

3. Birth.

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Five hours after giving birth, and going though that labor and pain-

The dedicated Nebraska-Kearney coach still managed to attend the game.

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Three times in life when it is proper to cut the cord (2007)

1. At birth.

 

2. At adulthood.

 

3. When the cell phone will suffice, instead of the land line.

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No need to pay for two dial tones-

When all can be taken care of with the use of one cell phone.

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Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 989 (Sleep Will Come Later)

We were worn-

After the baby was born.

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And, the leisure sleep went away-

For the baby awoke, both night and day.

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To be fed, to be changed, and to be rocked-

Had we known, our past sleep time, we might have stocked.

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But, through it all we figured it was best-

Later, in life, there will be plenty, of time, to rest.

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We were worn-

After the baby was born

Three Grandmothers (2012)

1. Your mother’s mother.

2. Your tather’s mother.

3. The one that gave birth to you.

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A gesture, like no other-

To give birth, to one’s own grandchild,

that Chicago grandmother.

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 509 (The Precious Thirteen Year Old)

 

To be thirteen-

To dabble in makeup and be seen.

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To wear the fun clothes-

To powder the nose.

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To study well-

To rest for a spell.

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Perfume-

That must be set in tune.

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To hang up pics on the wall-

To try as best to stand real tall.

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To text as much as one can-

With the right words, with cell always in hand.

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To watch a movie, now and then-

To sit back for a moment and remember when.

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For to be thirteen, is not grown up yet-

But, on its way, a sure bet.

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For Mom and Dad to remember how proud, they were, of that bundle, 13 years ago-

A brand new baby, so delighted they were, as their little one, continues to grow.

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A teenager now, but, so much still in between-

Is how a young girl of 13, is often seen.

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To be thirteen-

To dabble in makeup and be seen.

-2011-

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 989 (Sleep Will Come Later)

We were worn-

After the baby was born.

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And, the leisure sleep went away-

For the baby awoke, both night and day.

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To be fed, to be changed, and to be rocked-

Had we known, our past sleep time, we might have stocked.

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But, through it all we figured it was best-

Later, in life, there will be plenty, of time, to rest.

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We were worn-

After the baby was born

Three Brand New (2012)

1. An outfit.

2. An idea.

3.A Panda cub.

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Mei Xiang, had come through-

Last Sunday, with a newbie, at

the National Zoo.

Modern Mother Goose-On The Loose # 989 (Sleep Will Come Later)

We were worn-

After the baby was born.

.

And, the leisure sleep went away-

For the baby awoke, both night and day.

.

To be fed, to be changed, and to be rocked-

Had we known, our past sleep time, we might have stocked.

.

But, through it all we figured it was best-

Later, in life, there will be plenty, of time, to rest.

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We were worn-

After the baby was born