Happy Birthday Matt!

Happy, Happy Birthday Matt ..
You're thirty-eight; imagine that!
In honor of your special day,
I'll take a trip down memory lane..

(Cue schmaltzy "This Is Your Life" music....)


Boy, it seems like yesterday
That we were getting in your way.
Obnoxious little giggly girls;
They crash a cool teenage guy's world.
But you got even, yes you did,
You played this trick on us poor kids...
(Can you hear the "Awww" of sympathy?)

It was a bright and sunny day,
And we had just heard Mindy play
With poise and dignity and grace,
"Bunny Fun", and on her face....
A smile so beaming and so sweet
It brought us all up on our feet!
We clapped and cheered, imagine that...
Then came these words from cousin Matt....

"Who wants a ride home in my BRAT?"
"We do, we do!" And that was that...
Poor innocent, and naive ones,
Had no idea of what Matt called "Fun".
So eagerly we climbed inside to await our fun, exciting ride.

So we cruised along ol' Highway Two;
Had no idea what Matt would do!
Suddenly, the whole car pitched
As we promptly headed for the ditch!
Shrill shrieks and screams had filled the air;
These little girls were in despair!
Death was imminent, we feared;
But on Matt’s face…there was a jeer.
And he ditch-dove again and again….
I guess that’s expected when you drive with MEN!!!

This tale from the past is my little gift,
And I fervently hope that there won’t be a rift.
For you are a GREAT person, and that is a fact.
So have a great birthday, dear, dear cousin Matt!