My First Year

On November 22, 1996 I made my world debut.
Cameras were flashing, and a few tears were shed too.

On November 29, I showed daddy my first smile.
December 6, I rode in the stroller awhile.

December 10, brought my first bath in a tub.
It made me want to scream ‘rub-a-dub-dub!

The eleventh of December was a big day.
I took my first trip to the park to play.

January 16, I did my impression of our dog, Rover.
Daddy cheered as he saw me roll over.

Mommy, Daddy, and I traveled to McDonald’s to eat a bite,
When on February 26, I laughed with all my might.

March 25 brought something brand new.
I got cereal all over me and ate some too.

I was at Mimi’s house on April Fool’s Day,
When I discovered peek-a-boo was the game to play.

On April 9, Mommy grabbed the phone.
She called to tell Daddy I could sit alone.

On Mother’s Day, I took my first trip to the zoo.
I was entranced with colorful fish and the ceiling fans, too.

On July 21, I sat like a brave, little boy,
So after my first haircut, I got a new toy!

By August 9, I could get my hands on all the loot.
I didn’t really crawl; it’s more like a scoot.

It was August 14 when I became a talented guy.
We were at Grammy’s house when I first waved bye-bye.

On September 9, my coordination decided to shine,
That’s the first day I stood alone, looking fine.

On October 3, I was feeling cranky and  crappy,
But when Mommy saw my first tooth she looked happy.

November 16, I took my first steps – one, two, three.
So watch out world, ‘cause now I’m free!

I know it appears  I’ve done all my firsts just right,
but Mommy is wondering when will I sleep through the night!


I wrote this for my son's first birthday and gave out with the inviitations to have a record of all his "firsts".