Happy Nines (Bell-ated Birthday)

Bella turned 9.

We danced in her room

and jumped on her bed-

we hugged and tickled

and kissed her on the head.

It was wake up time,

when Bella turned 9.

Choco-swirled batter

became sweet gooey brownies,

the normal morning squabbles

became upside down frownies-

And a turtle named Shelly arrived,

when Bella turned 9.

We talked and we looked

at all the birthdays past,

we searched through old photos

fun filled memories unsurpassed,

The party had a cooking theme

when Bella turned 9.

Aprons spread with color

plates done up right,

Visiting the fruit market,

The veggie towers were a sight,

We made pizzas while blind-

when Bella turned 9.

My little girl was hard to find

when Bella turned 9.

The day grew long-

a future story did unfold,

and I said goodbye

to my eight year-old,

when Bella turned 9.