A Poem for Andrew

My advice to 2-month old #FirstGenerationAlbertan sons, these are my wishes for you…

(read it slowly kind of like Paul Harvey would say it)

Dear #NewAlbertan,

It’s already happening. The ladies are falling for you left and right.

Here’s my list of wishes for you…

Ask your Dad for a fingertip drip of Jameson.
Learn how to kiss …passionately.
Clip your fingernails …really close.
Wear Bleu De Chanel.
Smile a lot.

Learn to dance the polka, two-step, and jive.
Slow dancing will come on its own.
Buy flowers …lots of flowers.
Take your Mom out on school nights.
Throw the football with Dad.
Smile a lot.

Learn to use a real calf rope.
Drive a pickup truck …nothing else.
Learn to pick crocuses and wild roses.
Valpolicella Ripasso is a great wine until you can afford to drink Amarone.
Smile even more.

Travel, yes travel …travel to Spain, Netherlands, and Poland.
Eat great food.
Make your Mom buy you a pickle canner.
Love your Mom and your Dad but especially your Mom.
Smile even more.

Never forget you’re an Albertan.
Buy a ranch some day.
Wherever life takes you, never forget what an Alberta sky looks like.
Love country music.
These are my wishes for you #FirstGenerationAlbertan
Smile.