Edward Williams Carter

today he is thirty years old

and i've enjoyed almost all days 

of those thirty years

"almost" is true of every mama

he reminds me there was a day  

i threw a skillet at him

i was exasperated and fried
(no cooking pun intended)

only to get his attention

never aimed to do damage

just the same

you are looking at a good boy

eager to please

ever willing to help

a family man

• always interested in the welfare of his brothers and sisters
• attentive involved daddy
• devoted to Valerie
• values his friends
• hard worker
• knows how to play and have fun
• enjoys discussing politics
• steadfast in his faith
• keen interest in South Africa
• football and baseball
• a good steak at a fine restaurant 
• family history
• serves the boy scouts
• crock pot extraordinaire 
• never stops trying
• prompt and dependable
• Garth Brooks and the Deep Blue Sea
• a tease
• Monopoly
• a good movie
• a beach vacation
• black licorice
• generous
• kind to his mom
• seeks council from his dad

every day for thirty years
blessed, thankful, honored
to be your mother


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