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 . . .
She’s everything the books say
A little girl should be
She loves [...]

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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 wonderful
This special little tot
6/20/68     Phyllis DeWitt-VanVleck

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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 and gentle nature
Are charms that you convey
 
I thought your siblings special
But when I hold [...]

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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
Where it was viewed each day,
But now it’s in a small [...]

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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 he’d gotten fresh.
“Well, good grief, no.”, she said,
“But I slapped him [...]

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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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