Backup Plan

Travel day is what’s on tap
Two-year-old is in my lap
Doesn't seem that far to go
Just six inches on the map

Flying tantrums, status quo?
Not for parents in the know
Benadryl - voila! a nap
This ain’t my first rodeo…

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(no children or grandchildren were drugged in the making of this poem :-)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Tor Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 12:20 PM
lol enjoyed reading especially the last line Jeff.
Krutsinger Avatar
January 18, 2023 at 2:08 AM
I love the disclaimer Jeff!
Logan Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 4:58 AM
so, you drugged the kid.
Wolf Avatar
January 16, 2023 at 7:21 PM
Sounds like you're the go-to-guy for pediatric advice, Jeff! ~ Spock & Associates
Bueckert Avatar
January 16, 2023 at 1:57 PM
Nice one Jeff, that was me as a kid way back with a temper haha (i've mellowed since then i swear)
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