Happy 73rd Birthday, Dad!

On March 21, 1938, the best Dad, Poppy and Great-grandPoppy EVER was born!

Sophie & Poppy painting the garage

That was me many years ago.

{Insert mental picture of me in your paint clothes.}

Dad, I’ve been thinking about your birthday for a while.

Although I’ve known for nearly a year just what I wanted you to have.

You’ve got the lines, I’ve got the poles,

let’s go fishing

ON OUR OWN!

No one else can come along this time!

I won’t be “bringing along my baby doll and all its baby things”.

Just you and me and a tape recorder to record

your memories of “Tater Town”.

Even though you’ve had 72 previous birthdays,

I hope this one is your best EVER because

you are the best Dad EVER!

I love you!

Your little girl