Playdate

I have this friend named Rachael.
I think she's pretty rad.
My boys - they LOVE her daughters,
and when we leave, they're sad.

I've known her for some time now.
We met in Bible School.
And if our kids get married.
Well, that'd be pretty cool!

Yesterday, we went to play.
We hung out at their house ALL day!

Rach and I -
We talked nonstop.
My boys?
They didn't play no "cops."

No - dressing bears was the agenda
Kaden had a pink dressed panda!

Mini pizzas for lunch!
This made their eyes sparkle.
They all did a craft,
and we taught them FARKLE.

Outside for sliding
- a snowmobile ride!
And Rachael and I?
Well, we played inside.

Watching the window
to be sure no-one died.
Rachael and I
for hours shared our lives.

Of what God is teaching us
and how we are growing.
Life lessons learning
and gifts He's bestowing.

I was in her wedding
and she was in mine.
She and I -
we go WAY back in time.

We live pretty close
the drive but an hour.
"But we NEVER see them!"
Kade reminds me, (quite sour).

So Rachael and I
she and I made a pact.
We'll meet once a month
It's a promise - that's that!

To my home you will come
next time your faces we see.
Tell your girls - no more dolls
trucks and guns it will be!

Three small boys and three girls
what a rockin' cute lot
If I have my way
they will ALL tie the knot

with my little hoolies
how much fun that would be!
So some day my dear friend....
may my boys bow their knee.

to your precious girlies
all so sweet, cute, and rad.
And your hubby, your Shawn ---
Will he think that's bad?

Yes, my boys can be stinky
and have potty mouths, too!
They're loud and they're raucous
and oft they say, "Poo."

Not sure what to do there.
I guess "boys are boys."
But our day spent with YOUR loves...
that brought us SUCH joy!

So, thanks for your friendship
your food, fun, and love.
I thank God for you, dear friend.
A true gift from above.