Happy New Year Poem for Instagram

As most of you will know, I write a wee poem every New Year to let people know what we've been up to throughout the year...well here is my New Year effort:

Happy New Year Poem

Happy New Year poem for your instagram bios!

For the third year in a row

I'm writing a rhyme

But I'm starting this early

It'll give me more time

I don't know how I'll go

But I'll give it my best

Though it's quite late at night

So it will be a test

Well this year's been a biggy

So much has occurred

Looking back on it now

It seems quite absurd

We had IVF treatments

At the start of the year

The first didn't take

But don't shed a tear

The second was better

The suspense drove us wild

We got told that in October

We should expect our wee child

So that meant some planning

And saving some cash

No trips oversees

Or buying anything too flash

On a Monday morning

It was October 7

Our second son was born

Just after 11

Lachlan’s his name

And he was heavy at birth

At 4.5 kilos

He sure had some girth

My mum came from Scotland

To help us all out

She made things so much easier

A blessing, no doubt

And Calhan’s been brilliant

Showing Lachlan his love

Giving cuddles and smiles

An awesome big brave

So what else has happened?

Well I found some new work

But after 1 term away

I feel like a jerk

The new school's so different

The kids all act tough

They swear at you, ignore you

So enough is enough

I'll be glad in 1 week

When my time here does end

A year here would have had me

Going right round the bend

So it's back to the old haunt

In late January next year

Not long till term ends

It’s getting quite near

Then a well earned break

Which I'll spend by the pool

Well what else should I do

With 6 weeks not at school?

In July we went away

With the whole Cathode Clan

Down to Yelling in the south

I've got to say, I'm a fan

Of log fires in the evening

And loads of red wine

After 5 days of that

I was feeling just fine!

But it was back to school

And back to the grind

On the whole school is good though

So I really don't mind

We've had Donna's folks out

For quite a few weeks

We've had insurance claims galore

With breakages and leaks

We've had Lions Tours and Ashes

Some were lost, others won

But all in all I'd say

It has been great fun

Calhan’s still playing rugby

I tried to play too

But injuries and age

Means I think I am through

With the tackles and hits

The training and fitness

So I'm telling you now

And as god is my witness

That to the golf course I'm going

So you might think me a bore

But at least after a round

I don't find myself sore

No concussions, no bruises

No limps and no pain

My love of the brutal sport

Has started to wane

But with golf, things are easy

Just go out there and play

And without all the injuries

I can play every day

And with 2 kids now at home

I'm sure Donna won't mind

Wait a minute, no way

I'm out of my mind

Twice a week will suffice

Or at least with my wife

Any more than that

I'll be gambling my life

So to Donna I'll go now

Well she's had a big year

Pregnant for 9 months

Whilst I sat drinking beer

Morning sickness, fatigue,

But she came out of it fine

Whilst I sat there beside her

Consuming her wine

When her late nights and socializing

Had to come to a halt

I kept the party going

With some good single malt

But that's all done with now

She has regained all her health

With the baby delivered

She feels her old self

And for those who've met Lachlan

You'll agree she did great

To look at our family

It's been well worth the wait

To Calla, well he's a good lad

Though he can be a pain

But I think that you'll find

All 6 year olds the same

He's stubborn but playful

Always wants his own way

If he doesn't get it, he'll tantrum

And make sure that you pay

He loves adventure world and sky Lander

It's a game for his Wii

He's improving with chess

And soon he'll beat me

He's a natural at maths

He must get that from mum

I can't cope with algebra

I struggle with sums

He's happy and confident

He's smart and he's strong

With attributes like that

Well he can't go far wrong

Well that's it, I guess

For this years update

Looking back now I think

This year has been great

So if you are family,

Colleagues or friends

Our love and best wishes

The Barclay clan sends

We'll catch up soon

Just give us a call

Or just come on over

That's no problem at all

So have a great festive season

May you fill it with cheer?

Have a safe and happy new age

And a brilliant New Year

A poem by:  Lee Barclay

I've been told by some people on Facebook that I should not share when I am upset, or have problems, stress, etc. but then I see the same people who tell me not to decide to post whatever they want. I am human and have good and bad days like everyone else, if you don't like my posts or what I have to say either ignore me or delete me. I am strong, although I would like everyone to care; I realize this is not always the reality. I care for others that sometimes don't care back. But it’s all good. God is good.