For Maxfield on his first birthday
2-05-25 On this day last year….. You arrived Around 530 am, daylight was near Maxfield Endeavor Thomas Maxfield, my mom’s maiden name I am sure she kissed you on the forehead As you took your first breath As she did for all her great grandsons "Endeavor", meaning to try hard I was awake, sleeping at your house With Stevie and Bird - and Marty and Krindy Cats and dogs who would become Your friends and guardians You were anticipated and wanted From the day your mom said “I’m 8 weeks pregnant” While grandpa and I sat in silence But for only a second And then we smiled and didn’t stop Before you were born, your mom sent pictures Of her increasing girth showing your continued growth I breathed a sigh of relief Each time, knowing you were okay Safe inside, you grew and grew Until you mom’s high blood pressure evicted you A few weeks early You were ready On that Monday morning a phone call and a video from your dad Showing you, newly born, protesting a lit...