Max he was born,
one summer morn,
the weekend of Father’s Day.
A gift given forever
to constantly treasure
in every conceivable way.
Welcomed by 3,
Mia just to my knee,
she met him with “I Love You.”
That’s pretty neat
and impossibly sweet.
I swear it’s emphatically true.
Our beautiful son,
happy ham from day one,
was congested in genuine joy.
I say minus conceit,
we were right then complete,
there with our girl and our boy.
Well, he was a riot,
compared to the quiet
of his sister’s sweet sounding coos.
He demanded his place
with tears on his face,
to settle he’d simply refuse.
Months marched along,
the year sang her song,
that final verse twisted our tune.
Our boy was so splendid,
but we were extended;
our minutes all scattered and strewn.
Before we would falter
we needed to alter;
new lives to fit our new need.
So we scheduled a forum
with happy decorum,
then wrote down a plan and agreed.
We did something cool
and opened a school
for wee-ones with wonderful wit.
The first years fly by
in the blink of an eye -
a fact we couldn’t forget.
By then Max was one,
over two feet of fun,
both mired in mischief and mirth.
If we are appraising,
well life was amazing,
better each day since his birth.
Across the next couple of years,
surrounded by peers,
our puppy progressed to a dog.
We were right – it flew fast,
but we made each minute last,
unwilling to live in a fog.
A half decade later,
he’s the constant creator
of limitless minutes of joy.
Yes, we’re attached,
but he’s truly unmatched,
my clever, congenial boy.
September is soon;
an upcoming moon.
Our school day will see two in the car.
It’s a little bit fitting
to find me admitting
that I find that idea bizarre.
My days have been filled
by the bliss that we build,
and that I shall never forget.
But I know in my heart
that we’re still at the start
and the best has not happened yet.
About Sean Platt
Hi Sean,
This is perhaps the most beautiful present you can ever give to your son and your family. Truly a touching, loving and wonderful poem that just shows how talented you truly are.
If I was your boy
I would happily cry with joy
for these loving words
Hi Sean,
This is perhaps the most beautiful present you can ever give to your son and your family. Truly a touching, loving and wonderful poem that just shows how talented you truly are.
If I was your boy
I would happily cry with joy
for these loving words
Hi Sean,
I’ll echo Monika – what a wonderful gift to give to Max. And I love all the pictures, what joy there is here! You are sharing beautiful words and photos today….
Hi Sean,
I’ll echo Monika – what a wonderful gift to give to Max. And I love all the pictures, what joy there is here! You are sharing beautiful words and photos today….
I third Monika’s thoughts about a wonderful gift. I’ve never seen words and pictures go together so well. Your son has your smile………………..:)
I third Monika’s thoughts about a wonderful gift. I’ve never seen words and pictures go together so well. Your son has your smile………………..:)
Monika: Hi there, Monika. He’s most often more in the mood to laugh with mirth, but he’ll probably get to the tears part once he’s a little older. Thank you for the compliment.
Lance: Thanks, man. It was actually a lot of fun to pick out the pictures. Dreadfully difficult to decide which ones to display though. I’ve really enjoyed this week. I think March will be a lot of fun.
Lisa: Truth be told, his has caused mine to widen. : > ) Thanks, Lisa.
Monika: Hi there, Monika. He’s most often more in the mood to laugh with mirth, but he’ll probably get to the tears part once he’s a little older. Thank you for the compliment.
Lance: Thanks, man. It was actually a lot of fun to pick out the pictures. Dreadfully difficult to decide which ones to display though. I’ve really enjoyed this week. I think March will be a lot of fun.
Lisa: Truth be told, his has caused mine to widen. : > ) Thanks, Lisa.
Wonderful….I love the one on the merry-g0-round, he looks so pensive and serious, such little boy innocence and happiness. You ENJOY your children, it is very refreshing to see.
Wonderful….I love the one on the merry-g0-round, he looks so pensive and serious, such little boy innocence and happiness. You ENJOY your children, it is very refreshing to see.
I LOVE your massive smiles in EVER picture. They make me happy! :)
I LOVE your massive smiles in EVER picture. They make me happy! :)
Wow, you write, teach, raise beautiful children AND play piano? There are no words.
Love the collection of pictures and the poem. As always, you leave me smiling.
Wow, you write, teach, raise beautiful children AND play piano? There are no words.
Love the collection of pictures and the poem. As always, you leave me smiling.
What a cutie patootie!
What a cutie patootie!
As we milk every second of every day to be intelligent and productive parents with a strong work ethic, this anthology of your perspective is why every day of my life with you has a moment of celebration as sweet as a birthday, a holiday, or anniversary. Our children are fortunate to have a gentleman to show them the way and the gift of technology to create a time capsule of who we are as a family.
Cindy
As we milk every second of every day to be intelligent and productive parents with a strong work ethic, this anthology of your perspective is why every day of my life with you has a moment of celebration as sweet as a birthday, a holiday, or anniversary. Our children are fortunate to have a gentleman to show them the way and the gift of technology to create a time capsule of who we are as a family.
Cindy
I have gone through this week being so grateful for this site. It is so amazing to see parents rejoice in their love for each other, and to see that joy spill over onto their children. Happy marriages are a choice. It’s obvious that you and Daisy choose every day to create a joyous environment for your children. I know you have made many sacrifices to be there for your children and for your wife. It’s all worth it if the end result is a smile like the one Max wears, and we are graced with the genius of a poem like this one.
Your family is beautiful.
I have gone through this week being so grateful for this site. It is so amazing to see parents rejoice in their love for each other, and to see that joy spill over onto their children. Happy marriages are a choice. It’s obvious that you and Daisy choose every day to create a joyous environment for your children. I know you have made many sacrifices to be there for your children and for your wife. It’s all worth it if the end result is a smile like the one Max wears, and we are graced with the genius of a poem like this one.
Your family is beautiful.
Cindy – It truly is amazing to see how wonderful a family you have there. The words you each share with the internet and with each other is a testament to what a true family is: love, laughter, respect, honor, friendship.
You both should be proud of the future you’re bringing your children.
Cindy – It truly is amazing to see how wonderful a family you have there. The words you each share with the internet and with each other is a testament to what a true family is: love, laughter, respect, honor, friendship.
You both should be proud of the future you’re bringing your children.
Being a parent who adores her children beyond measure, I can fully appreciate this ode to your son. So heart-warming! And that first picture? That is just a smile begging to be kissed. Kudos.
Karen
Being a parent who adores her children beyond measure, I can fully appreciate this ode to your son. So heart-warming! And that first picture? That is just a smile begging to be kissed. Kudos.
Karen
What a great grouping of posts, Sean! It gets me all excited about having little Tyson. Soon enough I’ll be able to gush over my little boy. Until then I guess I’ll just have to smile at you and Max. Eric
What a great grouping of posts, Sean! It gets me all excited about having little Tyson. Soon enough I’ll be able to gush over my little boy. Until then I guess I’ll just have to smile at you and Max. Eric
Awww, he’s so lucky to have you as a dad. This was absolutely beautiful and something he will treasure when he’s older.
You are such a beautiful family.
Awww, he’s so lucky to have you as a dad. This was absolutely beautiful and something he will treasure when he’s older.
You are such a beautiful family.
You are indeed a lucky man; and what’s more it is abundantly plain that you know it!
I have four kids of my own; three boys and one girl. They are truly the be all and end all of everyone of my waking moments.
I wish you much happiness and joy with your family, Sean.
You are indeed a lucky man; and what’s more it is abundantly plain that you know it!
I have four kids of my own; three boys and one girl. They are truly the be all and end all of everyone of my waking moments.
I wish you much happiness and joy with your family, Sean.
He is just as handsome as his momma is pretty, I do believe!
He is just as handsome as his momma is pretty, I do believe!
Debra: For the longest time, that picture was my favorite one of him. Max has so much mirth, it’s easy to miss how truly, deeply soulful he really is.
Hayden: Max is a smile factory, where production never slows.
Kool Aid: Confession – I can play the guitar (a little bit), but I cannot play the piano. I was just dinking around. Cindy can play, and was a music major before changing to education, but piano is a skill I’ve yet to learn.
Lori: His dimple makes me all a twitter.
Cindy: What can I saw baby, we’re a team. Without you, I am only a fraction reduced to it’s lowest common denominator. Thank you for helping to drive me forward and supporting me every step of the way.
Randi: I don’t know about genius, Randi, but I thank you nonetheless for such kind words. Thank you so so much for all your support. It is so obviously genuine.
Kool Aid: When I read your comment to Cindy last night, she said, “Aaaahhh,” and had a tiny crocodile tear in the corner of her eye.
Karen: Thanks, Karen. That kid has probably already had his fair share of kisses before his fifth birthday. We might have to actually start cutting back!
Eric: I’m counting down the days with you, buddy. Life will change into something exciting and unfamiliar. You will make an excellent father. Remember, I’m always here.
Vered: Thanks, Vered. Thank you as well for the Stumble on “Thank You for My Shot.” It ended up being the most successful post I’ve ever dropped, now running up toward 6,000 page views. That was very exciting for me so a million and one thanks.
Mitch: Thanks, Mitch. That’s too kind. Three boys and a girl! WOW. When do you ever get a chance to breathe?
Jannie: Well said, Jannie. I totally agree!
Debra: For the longest time, that picture was my favorite one of him. Max has so much mirth, it’s easy to miss how truly, deeply soulful he really is.
Hayden: Max is a smile factory, where production never slows.
Kool Aid: Confession – I can play the guitar (a little bit), but I cannot play the piano. I was just dinking around. Cindy can play, and was a music major before changing to education, but piano is a skill I’ve yet to learn.
Lori: His dimple makes me all a twitter.
Cindy: What can I saw baby, we’re a team. Without you, I am only a fraction reduced to it’s lowest common denominator. Thank you for helping to drive me forward and supporting me every step of the way.
Randi: I don’t know about genius, Randi, but I thank you nonetheless for such kind words. Thank you so so much for all your support. It is so obviously genuine.
Kool Aid: When I read your comment to Cindy last night, she said, “Aaaahhh,” and had a tiny crocodile tear in the corner of her eye.
Karen: Thanks, Karen. That kid has probably already had his fair share of kisses before his fifth birthday. We might have to actually start cutting back!
Eric: I’m counting down the days with you, buddy. Life will change into something exciting and unfamiliar. You will make an excellent father. Remember, I’m always here.
Vered: Thanks, Vered. Thank you as well for the Stumble on “Thank You for My Shot.” It ended up being the most successful post I’ve ever dropped, now running up toward 6,000 page views. That was very exciting for me so a million and one thanks.
Mitch: Thanks, Mitch. That’s too kind. Three boys and a girl! WOW. When do you ever get a chance to breathe?
Jannie: Well said, Jannie. I totally agree!
Once again you have shared your brilliance in more ways than one. Your joy makes my heart sing!
Once again you have shared your brilliance in more ways than one. Your joy makes my heart sing!
Show this to your son when he’s fifteen, when his friends are over. (Especially if there’s a girl he’s trying to impress).
He’ll THANK YOU profusely!
(Heh heh heh!) ;-)
Show this to your son when he’s fifteen, when his friends are over. (Especially if there’s a girl he’s trying to impress).
He’ll THANK YOU profusely!
(Heh heh heh!) ;-)
He sure has his dad’s smile :-) I have two boys myself and it’s been an amazing adventure. I love the fact that the older (3 in May) looks like his dad and is smart as hell. I love the the little one (15 months) loves backrubs like I do (the big one hates them). It’s in the little tings.
http://mindfullittlemen.blogspot.com/
He sure has his dad’s smile :-) I have two boys myself and it’s been an amazing adventure. I love the fact that the older (3 in May) looks like his dad and is smart as hell. I love the the little one (15 months) loves backrubs like I do (the big one hates them). It’s in the little tings.
http://mindfullittlemen.blogspot.com/
I love this. He’s just beautiful.
I come to your site all the time. I read and love the flow of your posts. I come back when I’m having an especially sad or difficult day. It’s the simple stuff that brings a smile!
I love this. He’s just beautiful.
I come to your site all the time. I read and love the flow of your posts. I come back when I’m having an especially sad or difficult day. It’s the simple stuff that brings a smile!
Trina: What kind of song, are we talking rock n roll or opera? : > )
Friar: Nah, I’m saving the pictures when he’s naked for that.
Mimi: Yeah, each of our children is a bit like their mom and a bit like their dad, but both impossibly sweet.
The Daily Blonde: I’m glad I can be hear for you. I haven’t been to this page in two months, but your comment made me return. I read the rhyme as though it was the first time and it hit me rather hard. Thank YOU.
Trina: What kind of song, are we talking rock n roll or opera? : > )
Friar: Nah, I’m saving the pictures when he’s naked for that.
Mimi: Yeah, each of our children is a bit like their mom and a bit like their dad, but both impossibly sweet.
The Daily Blonde: I’m glad I can be hear for you. I haven’t been to this page in two months, but your comment made me return. I read the rhyme as though it was the first time and it hit me rather hard. Thank YOU.