Another year, another birthday for Jessie...  He was 4 on the 22nd of March....there's not much to tell about Jessie...he is such a wonderful little guy, with a big heart....he loves his mommy and daddy as much as we love him.  I am thankful for having him as part of our family.  

We had Jessie's birthday cake made at Kroger, as we do every year!!!

Our grandson Johnny blowing the candle for Jessie

Our grandson Jason "eating" the candle

Mommy's beautiful little boy-May 2, 2004

A Monster In My Closet

There's a monster in my closet. 
He lives behind the door. 
It's quiet and it's dark in there 
He doesn't even snore! 

But my mama takes him out sometimes. 
That's what really makes me shake! 
She plugs his tail into the wall 
and he roars like an earthquake. 

He sucks down at the carpet 
It's a frightful sight to see. 
He goes at it so hungrily, 
he might even suck up me! 

That's when I run away and hide 
but I still can hear him moan. 
When a monster's running through your house 
There's no place to be alone. 

I'm shaking and I'm quaking 
and I think that it's the end. 
Then suddenly, a miracle! 
All's quiet once again. 

Now he's back inside the closet 
and from beneath the bed I'll creep 
and check behind the closet door 
to make sure he's fast asleep. 

I spy his name across his chest. 
It's written there to see. 
My monster's name is Hoover. 
Please Hoover, don't eat me! 

Barbara Emaus
www.jojoreader.com

Jessie runs away and hide from the vacuum cleaner..
As a puppy he used to chase it and bark, but one day I caught the tip of his tail (sorry!!!)..Hoover did it!!!!!!!!!!!-and ever since he's been so afraid-this poem reminded me so much of him...I am trying very hard to teach him NOT to be afraid again...

Jessie and his birthday friends!!!!