Adam's 1st Birthday by Steve Manick

He was born Adam Jacob on the tenth of July,
The skills he brought with him were eat, sleep and cry.

Being a parent's not easy, "do you think we will last?"
For the days are all hectic, and sleep a thing of the past.

Six months Darlene nursed him, gave him milk from the breast,
She would feed him and change him, and keep him well dressed.

Adding on to the house at that time was a blooper,
Adam braved the construction and came through like a trooper.

He spent his days active, getting larger and bolder,
But each night would poop out, asleep on Dad's shoulder.

How to honor his son was a question to grapple,
Daddy planted a tree, and it's called "Adam's Apple."

Darlene kept him healthy, fed him peas, fruit and squash,
Steve sneaked him ice cream, everyone needs a nosh.

What a cute little boy, and he looks just like Dad,
But he has Mommy's eyes and I don't think that's bad.

Adam has his own Web page, the world knows he's enjoyed,
And Daddy helps keep the photo finishers employed.

We lauded his first tooth, watched him take his first crawl,
He would clap and he'd wave, and he'd stand up so tall.

With that smile on his face and that sweet disposition,
Bringing happiness and joy is surely his mission.

So we'll light up a candle for Adam's first year,
And tell him we love him, we're so glad he's here.