Tag Archives: Ellie

Happy 6th Birthday Ellie!

Posted on March 6, 2016 by PookyH

When did you grow From someone small To one so big, And bright, And tall? Your hair is long, Your body strong, You know what’s right, And hide what’s wrong! You’re growing fast, And growing well, To see you makes … Continue reading →

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Love Grows (a poem about adoption)

Posted on October 16, 2014 by PookyH

It was not instant, This love I feel, At first it felt so strange. I’d longed for you, And here you were, The answer to my prayers, And yet, A stranger. I wanted you to love me, To need me … Continue reading →

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Smiler

Posted on August 10, 2014 by PookyH

Your smile lights the room as you walk in, The moment you arrive, the fun begins. Your love of life is clear for all to see, You always look as happy as can be. Your laughter is infectious as a … Continue reading →

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You Made Me Proud Today

Posted on June 28, 2014 by PookyH

You made me proud today, In a thousand different ways. The way you dressed yourself, And brushed your hair, Ate your breakfast nicely, And tidied away your plate. The way you worked so hard, To colour only within the lines. … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Childhood

Posted on April 27, 2014 by PookyH

You run, jump and laugh And when the fun has been had, Sleep takes you swiftly.

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Friends Forever?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by PookyH

As you fall asleep murmuring Your best friends’ names, I often wonder What kind of games, You must have played With them today, That were so fun The memories play Back to you, As you fall asleep And these friends, … Continue reading →

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The Horror of Building Birthday Gifts

Posted on March 7, 2014 by PookyH

What a great present! Cried the birthday girl, As she picked up a Ginormous box with a twirl. Please can you make it? Can you make it right now? Yes of course, I replied, Because I didn’t know how To … Continue reading →

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Good Night Three-Year-Old

Posted on March 6, 2014 by PookyH

Good night darling Ellie, Be blessed with sweet dreams, And think fondly back on The time you were three. Tonight is the last night, Before you turn four, So good night my baby, You’ll be a baby no more, When … Continue reading →

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What’s the Best Pet for a Girl When She’s Four?

Posted on February 15, 2014 by PookyH

Life was exciting for a girl named Ellie, She was planning a party with cake cards and jelly, In a very short time she was going to be four, She was excited about not being three anymore. The party aside … Continue reading →

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Bedtime is Hard When You are Three

Posted on February 10, 2014 by PookyH

Bedtime is hard when you are three, There are so many things to see, So many crazy things to do, Each day has time for just a few. Then bed time comes around too fast, And time for fun today … Continue reading →

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