FOR AMANDA …..ON HER SIXTEENTH BIRTHDAY

I'm Carol…He's Matthew;
we've got a tale to tell,
About our daughter Amanda…
who else knows her so well?
Little secrets,
Stories galore,
Stick around and listen; we'll tell you more.
On this occasion of Amanda's Sweet Sixteen,
We think she's remarkable…we're sure it's our genes!

The years have brought memories that always will last,
But why do they have to fly by so fast?
Daddy's little "munchkin,"
Loved her pacifier,
And Minnie and Mickey seemed to terrify her.
At your preschool graduation, there seemed no debate,
Mrs. Smith predicted you'd be President of the United States.

She's a great piano player…it's a pleasure to hear her play,
But do we have to listen to "Tears in Heaven" all day?
Not much time to practice,
We're surprised you can hear,
Walking around day and night,
with the phone attached to your ear.
You're qualified as a "Black Diamond"…at skiing, you excel,
Even tho' you and Eric fight, you always defend him so well.

You're a typical teenager…always doing your nails and hair,
If clothes don't have a label…, it's something you won't wear!
This summer's trip to Europe,
Can't wait to see Italy?
Or is it the thought of all those new clothes
From Prada and Fendi?
Little trinkets from Tiffany, and Kate Spade bags you buy,
We're holding our breath for the big request…a BMW 323ci !

Now here you are in High School, and we'll never tell,
That you dream of attending a college upstate….Cornell.
You'd like to practice law,
Wear an attorney's hat,
Because you think being a divorce lawyer
Is where the money's at!
The Jingle Ball, Ztopia…to concerts you love to go,
Though you make money…you never spend your own dough.

For these past 16 years it has been our pleasure,
To watch you become who you are….this daughter we treasure.
A heart of gold,
Caring and concerned,
Our love, respect and admiration, you have honestly earned.
Our love for you Amanda knows no bounds,
Our life is much richer because you are around.