I must ask a favor this week. I am scheduled to host the round up on October 19th. My day job is changing and becoming more time-consuming for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to host. If you haven't already volunteered, or you're willing to pick up an extra round up, please let me know in the comments. I would truly appreciate it.
My sweet granddaughter is becoming more skilled with her sippy cup, and her perseverance at the task inspired this week's poem.
FIRST CUP
Tipsy, topsy
With your cup.
Dripsy, dropsy
Don't give up!
Tipsy, topsy
To your lip.
Nice and slow...
Sip, sip, sip.
Copyright 2018 Kimberly M. Hutmacher
Have a great week, and as always, Happy Poem Making!
What a delightful poem, Kimberly! One of those deceptively simple but oh-so-carefully-crafted kinds of poems.... Thanks for sharing, and I'm sure someone will hop in to host. (I'm on the road that day myself.)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Robin!
DeleteThe cutest poem, Kimberly. Those few words show her accomplishment perfectly. I love the "Dripsy, dropsy/Don't give up!"
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda!
DeleteCute poem. I was just reading my son a poem from Hello magazine the other day about a sippy cup. Hurray for milestones :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Erin!
DeleteI agree with Robyn--this is a delightful poem. Hooray for learning new things and celebrating milestones big and small!
ReplyDeleteHooray for new skills - your poem is a lovely celebration!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ruth!
DeleteI could so easily imagine this poem in a magazine for young children. How delightful that it was inspired by your granddaughter!
ReplyDeleteLove your poem about the sippy cup. I wish I could help out on the 19th, but I'm out of town that weekend with my book club celebrating twenty years together.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the poem, Ramona. Wishing you and your book club members a Happy Anniversary and a wonderful vacation!
DeleteLovely moving poem Kimberly, it slides right off your tongue–you can almost taste it, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michelle!
DeleteA perfect moment in time that doesn't get enough praise. And, a perfect rhyme for finger play perhaps? Or, a perfect addition to a scrapbook page of your grand daughter. No matter how I look at this poem it is delightful. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThe scrapbook page is a great idea! Thanks, Linda!
DeleteKimberly, I can truly appreciate the fun in your poem because my grandbaby just mastered her sippy cup. Tipsy topsy and dripsy dropsy are actions are outcomes experienced by Sierra as she tried to master the cup. She was definitely motivated to improve her skill so that she could drink her water or milk between bites. Great job!
ReplyDeleteSo liberating when my kids started using sippy cups. :-) An adorable rhyme. If no one else steps forward, let me know, and I'll host.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brenda, both for stopping by and for stepping up to host. I'll be in touch if no one else can do it. I truly appreciate it!
DeleteIf no one else steps forward, could you just let me know by email that you need my help? My email is on my About page. If I don't hear from you, I'll assume you've found another host. :-)
DeleteWill do, Brenda!
DeleteLove your sweet poem, Kim... I can tell you were channeling your granddaughter when you wrote it. It would be perfect for one of the baby magazines!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michelle!
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