Adam's 5th Birthday by Steve Manick

Adam's now five- how the years quickly passed,
That child we once knew has grown up so fast.

An inquisitive mind, independent and strong,
You believe what he says, for he's often not wrong.

An alumnus from preschool, his projects are cool,
The summer he spends splashing 'round in the pool.

We buy Adam toys, they're all high-tech and slick,
But he'll keep himself busy with a box or a stick.

He likes to be helpful and wants to be grown,
But won't miss a Rugrats, knows each one they've shown.

He's way off the charts when you look at his size,
We sometimes forget he's not one of the guys.

He helps his dad fix every toy that he breaks,
And helps out his mom with the cookies she bakes.

When we do something fun he says "do it again,"
We roll around laughing on the floor of the den.

With an energy likely to wear adults down,
Adam laughs and he runs, rarely wearing a frown.

We'll read him a story, tuck him in, say goodnight,
And watch him so peaceful, what a beautiful sight.

As parents we love him, we're proud of this boy,
Each moment we spend is a lifetime of joy.

We'll sing "Happy Birthday," his friends will be there,
The candles we'll light and the frosting he'll wear.