Happy Birthday, Holly

THE FAMILY’S LATEST STAR She’s Grandma’s little darling And cute as she can be A very special little girl On that we all agree Perhaps I’m somewhat prejudice ‘Cause that’s how Grandmas are I think she’s sweet and wonderful And our family’s latest star There’s a simple explanation And a nice revealing key . . [...]

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Mama’s Baby, Grandma’s Angel

PRECIOUS LITTLE ONE Precious little bundle Dressed in pink and white Soft and warm and cuddly She fits our arms just right She’s Grandma’s Little Angel She’s Mommie’s pride and joy She’s Daddy’s little rascal And sister’s little toy But, she’s really just a baby Who is loved a whole lot We think she’s someone [...]

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Happy Birthday, Jim

CUTE AS A BUTTON    Sweet kiss on Grandma’s cheek Accompanied by a hug You’re generous with your lovin’ You’re Grandma’s cuddle-bug   Your sweet smile melts me As do those big brown eyes You’re masterful little charmer For someone just your size   A sunny disposition And the quiet way you play A sweet [...]

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A child’s Valentine

HANDMADE VALENTINE   Just a little piece of art work Consisting of one page, Made with love by little hands And faded now from age. It’s a heart in sketchy contour Trimmed with bits of lace, And the words, “I Luv Yu, Mommie.” Are crayoned on its face. It hung upon the wall for years [...]

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My eighty year old Grandma

GRANDMA’S DATE   My eighty year old Grandma Went on a date last night, With a ninety year old gentleman, And came home quite up-tight.   I asked her how the evening went.              She said, “I guess, O.K. If I hadn’t had to slap his face, And anger him that way.”   I asked if [...]

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To calm a child

GRANDMA’S KISS   Warm tears course her cheek as the child weeps, melting Grandma’s heart. With just one kiss tears are dried. Both smile.   9/7/92     Phyllis DeWitt VanVleck

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