Thena's Birthday Blog

A couple of short birthday ditties

2011-09-02T09:51:00.001-07:00

Some of your friends will send serious cards
While others will opt for funny
Some may send a classy gift
And others decide on money
But poets like me send little verses
That may simply say
My very best wishes I send
For a wonderfully Happy Birthday!

I had the date marked on my calendar
Marked that date in red
But without my glasses
Couldn't read what it said!
Fortunately FB reminded me
(Just hope it was in time)
That today was the birthday
Of a friend of mine!
Happy Birthday!

When you hit 60

2011-01-23T16:48:00.001-08:00

When you hit 60
Don't fret or worry
Even though 59
Was gone in a hurry!
Just smile and enjoy it
As you go about your day
If you aren't retired yet
It's not far away
It's a great perk of getting older
What more can I say!
Celebrate 60 and celebrate in style
'Cause 60 only lasts for a short while...
Thena

Sunshine and Roses

2008-08-25T14:07:00.000-07:00

I'm a fan of sunshine
I love roses too!
Love the way they glisten
In the morning dew.
I'm not afraid of raindrops
And can even enjoy a storm
But I love to be here with you
Where I feel safe and warm!
I love you in the sunshine
As we enjoy the view
Of the tiny jeweled roses
In our garden outside the door.
And when you protect me from life's storms
I love you even more.
I will love you forever
Forever and a day
For with you, my sweetheart
The sun never goes away.
Happy Birthday Sweetie!
Thena

First Birthday

2008-07-06T20:09:00.001-07:00

Mommy is Crying...First Birthday

There is cake and icecream
And there are presents all wrapped
I've been really good today
I'm all rested and napped.

But mommy has tear stains
All over her cheeks
And her voice comes out shaky
When my mommy speaks...

Why isn't she laughing
Why is Mommy crying today?
Doesn't she remember that
This is my first birthday???

Thena

Happy 100th Birthday!

2008-07-06T20:09:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday
What a joyous thing to do--
Celebrate your 100th year with you.
What a wonderful day to celebrate and sing
And pray that happiness this new year brings.
Times have changed since you were a kid
And we love to hear about the things you did.
We love the wonderful stories you tell
And you tell them so very well.
You bring such blessings to our lives
And no better friend could there ever be
So on the occasion of your birthday
I thank God for the dear friend He gave to me!
Thena

Today is a Special Day

2008-01-18T08:59:00.000-08:00

I awoke with that feeling
That something was in the air-
Something very special
About someone for whom I care.

What could it be that awoke me
From my slumber, oh so sweet?
Well, I remembered it was the birthday
Of someone so wonderfully unique!

I could hardly wait to tell you
And send my wishes on their way
To tell you that I love you
And wish you a Happy Birthday today!

Thena

Absent on Birthday

2008-01-17T09:56:00.000-08:00

Today was your birthday
And I couldn't be there
But I sent my birthday wishes
And a loving birthday prayer.

Today was your birthday
And I was too far away
To be there to celebrate
Your very special day.

Today was your birthday
And I thought of it all night
As I looked forward to being home again
To make your world seem right.

Thena

Missing Your Birthday

I can't be there today
To wish you well
But this card is loaded with
More love than you can tell.

Happy Birthday and best wishes
Hugs and Kisses for you too
I hope that since I can't be there
This little card will do!

Thena

Today Was Your Birthday

2007-12-26T23:55:00.000-08:00

Today was your birthday
And your family forgot!
You thought they would remember
But they did not!

Today was your special day
And you looked forward to hearing
All of the good birthday wishes
And perhaps a bit of cheering!

You remembered all of their birthdays
And made each one a special card
And now you feel a bit let down
Surely it would not have been too hard...

A simple little telephone call
Or even a note it could have been-
A little boquet from the florist
Or some simple trinket they could send...

But you didn't hear from them
And now you are feeling a bit blue
You say it's not fair but don't dispair
They will remember before the week is through!

Be gracious when they remember
And treat it as a simple lapse of memory
And show them the love and forgiveness
That goes along with being family!

Thena

Christmas Birthday -Sister

2007-12-17T22:27:00.000-08:00

Christmas Birthday
What a wonderful day
To have a birthday!
It is very special indeed
I wish you joy and happiness
And that in everything you succeed!
Everyone around you will be celebrating
And sharing in the fun of the season
But in your heart you will enjoy knowing
That you have another special reason!
Thena

There's something so special
About being born on Christmas Day
It's so unique and wonderful
That the day choosen to celbrate Jesus's birth
Is the very day that you came into our lives
As the sweetest sister on earth!
Thena

All sisters are wonderful
And each one celebrates their birth
In their own special way.
But how exciting it must be
To see the whole world glowing bright
As they celebrate Christmas
And enjoy each lovely sight.
And just one more perk of this date
So that you will never regret it
Once you tell someone the date
They will never forget it!
Thena

Belated Birthday Wishes

2007-10-11T00:17:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday …A Wee Bit Late…

Sorry that my wish is late
But please don't worry
Love and prayers and wishes
Are not to be in a hurry!
My wish for you on this special day
And each day the whole year though
Would be that all your fondest dreams
Would finally come true!
May God look upon you
With His love and Grace
And may His loving arms surround
With a warm embrace.
Thena

Happy Belated Birthday!

That this card is late,
It may appear
When in truth, it's early
For your birthday next year!

Thena

Remind Me Please

Don't let me ever forget again (please!)
When your birthday is due
For I never want to miss the fun
Of celebrating that special day with you!
Thena

I wrote the date on my calendar
And circled it in red,
Put a sticker on the book
That I keep beside my bed,
Put the date in my computer
And backed up that PC just in case
That some awful virus
My hard drive might erase!
I put a magnet on my refridge
And I mailed myself a note
And even made a vocal tape
Lest the words stuck in my throat.
But when the day came around at last
And it was time to celebrate
I realized when I wrote out your card
That I had been using the wrong date!
Happy Birthday Anyway!

Thena

Generic

2007-10-11T00:10:00.000-07:00

I called out the singers
And the dancers too
Just to have them wish
A happy birthday to you!
So celebrate with singing
And celebrate with dance as well
And as for your birthday age.....
We will never tell!!

Thena

Nothing I could say
Nothing I could do
Could quite measure up
To the wonderfulness of you!

No song that I could sing
No play that I could perform
Could match your love and wit
And your heart which is so warm.

But I will try to tell you
In words that may not be the best
That I pray for you a wonderful year
And I 'll ask God to do the rest!!

Thena

Happy Birthday to Someone Special

You have always been such blessings
You have always been so dear
And you both are a source of joy
That gets more special every year!
God gave the world such a lovely gift
When He sent angels such as you
Your loved ones thank Him for you
Each day the whole year through!
You have treated everyone with
kindnessAnd showered them with love
With gentleness and tenderness
That comes only from above.
May you be surrounded by your loved ones
And have sweet fellowship each day
And may the Father up in Heaven
Answer every prayer you pray!
And may each bring blessings
That will fill your heart up to the top
With joy, love and happiness
That will never stop!!
Thena

Happy Birthday Special Education Teacher

2007-10-11T00:05:00.000-07:00

God created some special folks
And in the world he gave each one a part.
For those He would use as teachers
He gave a special kind of heart.
He gave them a heart that would listen
To what a child would say
And one that would respond to what they heard
In a very loving way.
He placed this heart in hand chosen ones
And instilled in them the desire to teach
And with the special God given heart
They would nurture the children within their reach.
And for those whose heart was purest
The Father would impart
A love for those special kids
So dear to our Father's heart.
These kids are the ones who need love the most
But seem so often to be left out,
The ones whose mind and spirit
Is filled with longing and self-doubt.
You are one in a million
Hand chosen by God above
To teach, love and nurture
And shower upon them the Father's love!
How does one thank you
There are no words to say
But I know that God is looking on from Heaven
To bless you on this your special day!
Thena

Teens and Tweens

2007-10-10T23:55:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to a special girl
Who has grown up before our eyes
That you have turned out so beautifully
Is certainly no surprise.
Your parents have tried to lead you
In a path so straight and true
That they feel confident
Of the wonderful things you'll do.
There is so much yet to see
And so many places to go
But no matter where life takes you
You will always continue to grow.
Grow in the wisdom of the Lord
Who has brought you to this place today
And enjoy the gift of friends who love you
And parents who for you daily pray.
Our hopes and dreams are with you
And you are surrounded by friends who care
We pray that your heart will be full of joy
With an abundance of love to share.
I can not promise you a life free of worry
Nor can I say it will be free of care
But place your future in God's Almighty Hands
And always handle life with prayer.
Happy Birthday to a wonderful young lady.
Thena Smith

Happy 16th Birthday Son

This card isn't pretty
This card isn't funny
It doesn't have car keys attached
And it has no money!
So, don't shake it
In hopes that money will fall out
There is no secret code
Of that, please have no doubt.
I had so many wishes for you
As you turn sixteen years old-
That the hundreds of wishes
Were all this card could hold!
Thena

My Sixteenth Birthday Request

It’s my birthday
And my top request by far
Would be to receive for a gift
My very own car!
I dream about it often
In the middle of the night
A shinny new automobile
Preferably something bright.
I would be so happy
And I hope this doesn’t sound mean-
But if you buy me car
Could you include a full tank of gasoline?
Thena

Your eighteenth birthday is special
For society says you are now grown up
So congratulations and Happy Birthday
From someone who has known you
Since you were just a pup!

Thena

More Sixteen Verses

Boy Birthday (sixteen)
Balloons say Celebrate in Style
And have a happy day!
But there is more inside my heart
That a balloon can't say!
I could use the entire dictionary
And a thesaurus buy
Stacking up good wishes
Until they reach the sky!
But still I would not be able
To say it strong as I would like to say
Happy Birthday to my wonderful son
And have a simply awesome day!
Thena

Just a little note to say
I'm so proud of you each day.
You are always my steady right hand-
a kind, caring, compassionate young man.
I know that in the future you will continue to be
all that you can be
And know that as I watch you grow
I'm so happy that you belong to our family!
Thena

Happy Birthday Son

I know that guys don't like Cards
that are full of mush
And they usually don't want
To hear their mothers gush.
So I'm trying to keep it simple
And not sound cheesy to your friends
But send a little verse to you
That might furnish a few grins.
So I'm just telling you that you are special-
That you deserve a wonderful day
And hidden in this little card
I'm sending lots of love your way!
And if your friends don't see this card
And read your birthday wishes
Then they will have no idea
That it's filled with hugs and kisses!!
xoxoxoxo Thena

I just have to say
My baby turns 16 today!
His face would turn the brightest red
If he heard all the things I've said
About how he is wonderful and unique
And would ask me not to speak.
But Sometimes a mother
(Not intending to be a drag)
About her son
Just has to brag!
Thena Happy

Birthday Son
A mother always remembers
Every phase of a son's growing up
From the time you played in the yard
Much like a happy little pup.
The todder years went zooming past
And soon you were a teen
With each day filled with promise
And now you are sixteen!
I pray for you a future
Full of joy and happiness
For if you find in life contentment
Then you will have found success!
Thena

Today is your birthday
And a very special one
That's why I made this little card
To say I'm glad that you're my son.
If I could search the wide world over
I know for sure it's true
That of all the young men anywhere
The one I would choose is you.
Enjoy this birthday and celebrate with joy
And with your friends have fun
I pray for happiness for your special day today
And for the years and years to come!

Thena

Day of the Week Birthday

2007-10-09T17:34:00.000-07:00

I didn't like some of the choices on the orginal so I made up my own version:

Monday's sweet child is a loving gift
Tuesday's happy child your heart will lift
Wednesday's bright child will spread love and cheer
Thursday's kind child will hold people dear.
Friday's contented child will never complain and cry
Saturday's inquisitive child will question why
And the child born on a Sunday
Will be blessed with all the qualities
Of Saturday and back through Monday.
For each child is a gift From our God above
Sent on every single day
With the Father's love.
Thena

Birthday Time is Here Again, This Time it's TEN!

2007-10-09T17:04:00.002-07:00

Ten Years! Wow!
Ten years have past!
How did they go so fast?
It seems like only yesterday
That you were a little kid at play
But now you are such a grown up boy
Who still brings us all such joy
That I have to remember and understand
That soon you will be a handsome man!
Thena

Ten Years!
Wow! Ten years have past!
How did they go so fast?
It seems like only yesterday
That you were a little kid at play
But now you are such a grown up girl
With skirts aswish and hair to curl
Who still brings us all such joy each day
In such a wonderful loving way!
It seems that time demands
That I must try to understand.

Thena

A Child of Mine Turns NINE!

2007-10-09T17:04:00.001-07:00

I can't believe it
But now I can say
My little girl
Turns NINE today!

Thena

I Can Appreciate Being EIGHT!

2007-10-09T16:46:00.000-07:00

Hurry! Hurry!
Don't be late
I want to wake up Tomorrow
And finally be EIGHT!
Thena

There's Just Something About Seven!

2007-10-09T16:17:00.001-07:00

Seven Years Old (Boy)

How special to be seven!
The world is exciting for you
With fun and games
And special friends
To go through the day with you!
Pets and pals and gummy worms
Are all special in your day
And bikes and skates and Boogie boards
All add spice along the way!
Swimming parties with friends at the pool
With goggles and flippers to share
Add such fun to the summer sun
As you and your buddies gather there.
So enjoy this special celebration
Of the special person that is you
For there are enough good wishes
To last the whole year through!
Thena

Seven Years Old (Girl)

How special to be seven!
The world is exciting for you
With fun and games
And special friends
To go through the day with you!

Pets and pals and gummy worms
Are all special in your day
And bikes and skates and
Boogie boards add spice along the way!

Dolls, and dress up and girly things
Are special fun things to do
Especially when a best girlfriend
Comes to play with you!

So enjoy this special celebration
Of the specialness of you
For there are enough good wishes
To last the whole year through!

Thena

Look at you!
You are all grown up!
You're seven years old today
And I sit in amazement
That the time seems to have run away!
I do not want to hold you back
I know that you must grow
But be you 2 or 20
Just know I love you so!
Thena

You are loved so very much
You give our lives a special touch
That can only come through
A wonderful blessing such as you!

So we celebrate your birth today
And hope your wishes come true
For ours already have
In having a child such as you!

Thena

If I Had My Pck- I Would Take SIX!

2007-10-09T16:07:00.001-07:00

Being six is so much fun
You will be able to do more
Of the fun things you love-
Oh, life holds so much in store
For those days ahead of you
And being so grown up at last
But be aware my little one
That seven will now come fast!
So enjoy the days that you are six
And we celebrate with you
All the good things life has in store
Because of the love we have for you!
Thena Smith

Such Fun to Be Alive When You are FIVE!

2007-10-09T16:03:00.000-07:00

Yesterday you were only four
But today your birthday is here
Bringing such a change for you
As you enter your fifth year.
You are more grown up now
And soon you will see
How a five year old is given
Much more responsibility.
It will get better every day
You just wait and see
How much fun
Being a five year old will be!
Thena

Five Years old....hooray!
Enjoy being five
Enjoy every day!
Five is even more fun
Than being 3 or 4
For you are much bigger now
And you know soooo much more!
Thena

I'm Not Three Anymore! Today I'm FOUR!

2007-10-09T15:55:00.000-07:00

Today I'm turning FOUR
I'm not Three anymore!

Thena

Cowboy Turning Four

The cowboys at the bunkhouse
Are ready to welcome you
To come and celebrate today
Master............'s turning four
In a special cowboy way!
We will go to the petting zoo
And have a pony or two
But the party won't be complete
Unless we can count on you!

Thena

My baby turns four today
How the time has flown...
For four wonderful years
What happiness I've known!
My baby turns four today
Yesterday she was only three
And each year I have my little one
The more she means to me!
My baby turns four today
While it was only moments ago
That they laid her on my tummy
And I whispered
"Mommy loves you so!"
Thena

Look at me - Today I'm THREE!

2007-10-09T15:39:00.000-07:00

Look at me Today I'm three !
And probably as smart
As a person can be!
I can change my clothes
And do it each day
As many times
As a new idea comes my way!
I love flip flops
And dresses galore
I can dance so much better
Than ever before.......
I guess what I'm saying Ought to be
Hooray! Hooray!
It's great to be THREE!
Thena

The Thrill of Three

Look at me I'm finally three!
And I'm as excited As I can be!
I'm so much smarter
Than I was at two -
And there's so much stuff
That I can do!
I can run so fast
And talk like a pro -
Oh, there's so many things
That a three year old knows!
I love being older
I love being three
But most of all I just love being ME!!

Thena

The Day Before My Birthday

Today is the day before my birthday
And I'm as excited as can be
I will go to sleep as a two year old
And when I awake I will be Three!

Three means lots of big boy stuff
And lots brand new things
I can hardly wait for the end of two
So I can see what three will bring!

Thena

Yesterday or day before
(or maybe a few days more)
I was only one year old
And was rather small
(So I've been told!)

Today I am a boy of two
And there are
So many things
That I can do

But tomorrow when
From my nap I awake
I'll help my mommy
Bake a birthday cake.

For tomorrow will be
A super duper day
Fun in such a special way
Cause it will be my third birthday!!

Thena

Hey! Look at ME!
Today I'm THREE!
I'm as happy
As a kid can be!

Walking Into Two

2007-10-09T15:17:00.000-07:00

Walking Into Two

I hold back sentimental tears
At the most precious view
As my little one year old
Walks out of one and into Two.
One was an adventure
With days that were all too few
Precious little infant days
Gone now that you are two.
I hold back my tears and smile again
For my heart always smiles at you
And I will adjust to the fact
As all moms do---
That my darling is now two!
Thena

There are so many wonderful
Things you can do
When all of a sudden
You find you are TWO!
Thena

You are so amazing
In all the things you do
Discovering new things every day
And seem thrilled at being two!
Thena

Only moments ago you were one
And we enjoyed watching you grow
Into the toddler boy of two
Who is such a delight to know!
Thena

When You Are Two

When you are two
The world is so big
And there are so many New things to do.
There so many new things
To investigate each day-
When you are two!

When you are two
There are so many thoughts
And new thinking for you to do
And thinking those thoughts
Can be tiring at times-
When you are only two!
Thena Smith

Two Year Olds

2007-10-09T15:12:00.000-07:00

You are loved so very much
You give our lives a special touch
That can only come through
A wonderful blessing such as you!
So we celebrate your birth today
And hope your wishes come true
For ours already have
As we celebrate your turning TWO!
Thena

BIrthdays for Children Who Are No Longer Here

2007-10-09T15:07:00.000-07:00

My Darling's First Birthday

I cannot celebrate with cake
And candles to blow out
I can't put you in a stroller
And proudly walk you about.
But there is a special place
Where I hold you close to me
It is deep within my heart
And there you will forever be.
Even though you aren't here
We are thankful for your birth
And we will continue someday in Heaven
The love we began down here on earth.
Happy birthday precious little one. ~Thena Smith

Your First Birthday in Heaven

Today we celebrate here on earth
The sweetness of our darling's birth
We held you for only moments when
God took you home to Him again.

Thena

Heaven For a Four Year Old

Does Heaven hold a flock of butterflies
That flitter flower to flower
A sweet meadow where a little boy
Could chase them hour by hour?

Is there a special room for trains
And toys that little boys like
Do they have skateboards to ride
And for toddlers, are there trikes?

And when I join you there someday
Will you have aged at all?
Or will my same bright eyed four year old
Answer this loving mother's call?

I do not know if we stay there
The same age forever more
I only know Heaven will be sweeter
Than anything we've known before.

And if I see a toddler
Come running to welcome me home
Or if I see a grown up young man
I'll recognize him as my own!

Thena

2007-10-09T14:53:00.001-07:00

Special Birthdays- Kids

2007-10-09T14:48:00.000-07:00

Now I'm One

Look at me! Now I am one
And my exciting life has really begun!
In this little book for the world to see
Is my book of firsts so special to me!
My first little tooth
Is recorded herein
As well as my first little photo
And first little grin.
My first little haircut
With a tiny wisp of hair
And my first Christmas photo
Is here to share.
So many firsts have happened this year
And so many wonderful things are here
Recorded with love and tenderness too
In a book created in love to share with you!
Thena Smith

One Year Old Today!

Could anything be more fun
Than having a birthday
And being ONE!
One is so wonderful
You have to agree
That it is such
A fun age to be!
Today I'm so big
And can do so much more
Than ever, oh ever I could do before!
Thena

A Royal Invitation
The Princess is one today
And royal subjects will agree
That at the royal birthday home
Is the most fun place to be.
For one whole year our little princess
Has ruled our home and heart
And so we celebrate this date
As one that's set apart.
It's set apart for fun and games
And her birthday to celebrate
So come and join in the fun
Hurry, don't be late!
Thena

It's my party
And I'm so excited!
If you can come
I'd be delighted!

Today is a special day
My first birthday is here
It is a very special date
That I've waited for all year!
Thena

You are Mommy's angel
So precious and dear
I can hardly believe
That we've loved you a year!
We celebrate the year
That we've had you to love
Our angel, our princess
Our gift from above!
Thena

We loved you while
We waited for 9 long months
To see your face
And give you a long awaited
First loving embrace.
Now that we loved and cuddled you
For a whole year today
We can hardly believe the miracle
That God sent our way
.You are our one year old blessing
Is all I can say
As we celebrate your first birthday!
Thena

One Year Old

When God sends an angel down to earth
We call this heavenly miracle .... birth.
You grow sweeter with each passing day
How much you're loved...no words can say.
We hold your hand and you hold our heart
From the innermost tender part.
We watch you with love beyond what we've known
Amazed at what our love has sown.
This first year ends and we celebrate anew
The joy God brought us when He sent us YOU!

Thena Smith

Welcome to the Birthday Blog

2007-10-09T14:44:00.001-07:00

I have planted many gardens
And watched the flowers grow
They each take love and care
And nurturing I know.
But when I see you beside them
Enjoying nature as you do
I am reminded that no bloom on earth
Could compare with the wonder of you!

Thena Smith

God's Blessing ...
God creates a special gift
In His Heaven above
A gift that is full of smiles and giggles
Full of mischief and of love.
He places all of these wonderful things
Along with a gentle heart
Inside a tiny baby boy
And blesses each precious part.
He gives him soft little lips
And the softest baby skin
And just when he seems perfect
He touches him once again.
Then he sends him to his family
Through his earthly mom to be
And he blesses all who love him
For all eternity!
I know the Father does these things
That only He could do
For there is no other way to explain
A blessing such as you!
Thena Smith