big birthday boy.

dirty tops of feet and red knees.
you hold a toy football between five clenched teeth.
you drink sippy cups of cow's milk and steal a comfort nurse.

seashell ears and butterfly lashes.
you invade cupboards of dessert dishes and ramekins.
you gives kisses and pinches, pull up and ride in big carseats.

squishy legs and lake blue eyes.
you wake up early ready to eat and dance and giggle through life.
you lend perspective, hope and purpose.

you are one.