A 2-year old’s Birthday Perplexities

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 09 Jun 2012
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Birthdays are fun
for everyone.
But when you are two,
it’s strange and new –
you can’t make out
what it’s all about,
feel puzzled
and dazzled
by presents galore,
and knocks at the door
from Gran and Nan,
and Jenny and Ann …
hugging and singing,
laughing and bringing
so many toys
my sister enjoys,
and paper to tear
lying everywhere,
cake and jelly
(no time for telly) …
I can’t stop yawning,
maybe in the morning
it’ll be quiet instead,
– so I think I’ll just
go up to bed!

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Comments

Submitted by badgerdisco on
I really liked this!

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Again Rhiannon, you have charmed your readers...writing from a child's perspective. Strangely enough, we have twin girls living next door to us and today is their third birthday, having been bought a wooden climbing frame by their mum and dad. Fortunately they put it up in their garden yesterday, and the girls had a whale of a time. Today, of course, a different story, as it is bucketing it down;-) Your lovely poem, very much enjoyed. Tina

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you, Tina, again. By their third birthday, they so much more understand what is going on! The two-year old who I was with recently on her birthday, has twin 3-year old sisters and an older sister, who all enjoyed her birthday very much, especially as it was during half-term, but she was a bit puzzled and tired! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

Searching again through your archives, I found this. I enjoyed reading it.  My youngest grandson just turned two. I wasn't at his actual birthday party, as they don't live near, but they came for cake and my present the weekend after. He is very unlike my other grandchildren in that he is very quiet - so he didn't make a big deal of unwrapping the present. He enjoyed the cake and ice cream and was very happy, and we all delighted in how well he is growing up.

Jean

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Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks for letting me know, Jean.
Sounds a very enjoyable visit from your family. I always think it's nice to spread out birthday celebrations over a few days, especially when you are young and there is much excitement and so many interesting presents.  This was written after being with some friends and the newly 2 year-old was the youngest of 3, with a sister about 4 years older, and twins who were only about 18 months older, all of whom were enjoying her birthday so much and all her presents, and I think she was a bit overwhelmed! Rhiannon