Thursday, June 18, 2009

The Green Gloves


They pass so quickly, these lovely days
Between babyhood and childhood.
When communication consists of
A smile,
A roguish look,
A laugh,
A cuddle.
When a mower is a 'mowoh'
And a whipper-snipper
Is a circular motion of the hands!
When triumph is expressed by raising
The Green Gloves.
And a comical thumbs-up!
The obsession with garden-tools will pass.
But, with it, will pass
Those lovely days.
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Max was even younger here:
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7 comments:

  1. NitaJune 18, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Hi blog hopping from Watery Wednesday. I guess it's my first time to be here. By the way, my WW entry is up as well. Hope to see you there :)

    Cheers,
    Nita

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  2. Margaret HallJune 18, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Ahhh, those little quirks! The childhood eludes us quickly...Nicely remembered...

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  3. DelwynJune 18, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Hi Brenda

    I remember my kids having a thing about gardening gloves...
    I have no grandchildren yet. I am still getting over motherhood!
    But it is going to be a joy.

    Happy Days

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  4. quillyJune 18, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Precious! One buys the most expensive toys, when the child is satisfied with much more simple things ....

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  5. maryt/theteachJune 18, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    Brenda, that's very cute! Michele of Rambling Woods is the host of this meme. Thanks for the shout out at your post. :)

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  6. DarleneJune 19, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    Sweet photo and poem.

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  7. KatAugust 24, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    the baby & child hood are real green memories indeed. Well said.

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