Sippy Cups

life transitions, it's the only constant.

Was it yesterday

or last year?

Those plastic things

with rubber rings

were everywhere?

Toddler toes,

laughter, and screams.

These were my life

stepping on them

as I chased little ones.

The sippy cup

in the dishwasher

on the floor

in the fridge

or in chubby little hands.

They were everywhere

floor to ceiling

thrown on my chair

giving me 'surprise!'

when I sat down.

Thrown on the floor

when Daddy would growl;

a delighted scream

escaping as little legs

started pumping away.

There was a point

I don't now remember

when sippy cups went away

replaced by cans

of fizzy sugar water.

Soccer, football, 

basketball games.

Driving lessons

the prom, and eventually

the leaving.

I can't remember where the

sippy cups went

Some box probably.

Nor do I recall

what the favorites were.

And now, it seems like

it happened so fast

here are my toddlers

all grown, buying,

sippy cups.

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

There's nothing like being a parent to clue us in to what our own parents went through. Oh, but it can't be any other way, and the cycle goes on. Thanks for the reminder, Mark.

[Mark]

Thanks for your comment Sam. When someone can relate to my writing, it gives me a good feeling :)

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

Awwwh! This took me back. We had those sippy cups everywhere, too, and they could show up in the strangest places. You did a wonderful job of capturing snapshots of the moments as your kids grew. Very sweet and loving. Great looking family! You must be quite proud. They do grow up so quickly.

[Mockingbird]

it's hard to keep up with your growing children. it is inevitable that the sippy cup will no longer be used, but at least it left you with fond memories. great job.

[Southern Cross]

This poem made me smile..I too found that life can be measured in certain objects of the time. Beautiful family as well