Kim and Al hosted a very festive and fun St. Paddy’s Day dinner at their lovely home again this year. We had the traditional corned beef, as the main dish that was so delicious and so tender you could cut it with a spoon. Our daughter Michelle and husband Kyle, arrived with our granddaughters Lyla and Emmy, and it was our grandson baby August's (nickname Gus) first St. Paddy’s Day. All of the adults got a chance to embrace this little bundle of joy.
Before dinner Kim and I took turns pushing the girls on the swing set play structure in the back yard. Kyle’s brother Chip arrived with his girlfriend Julie. After dinner we were entertained by watching the girls roughhouse with their uncle Chip and Kyle. Experts say that boisterous, physical play is ingrained in kid's DNA. It develops their vestibular, auditory and visual systems. The end result is a child who is more coordinated, athletic, resilient, smart, and socially-adept. Kyle and I came to the same conclusion that it looked like a kids version of a World Wide Wrestling (WWE) match.
And now a poem for the occasion called:
"Everybody is Irish on St. Paddy’s Day”
On this special Day, the world turns green,
From Dublin’s Streets to shores unseen.
For on this day, we all unite, in Irish spirit shining bright.
From east to west, and far and wide.
The Emerald isle is our guide.
With laughter, music, cheers and beers,
We’re all Irish, this time of year.
So raise a pint and share a song,
In Irish hearts, we all belong.
For on St. Paddy’s Day, it’s clear to see,
The Irish spirit lives in you and me.
Cecile and I hope that everyone had a wonderful, spirited Happy St. Paddy’s Day Weekend
