Papa Was a Rolling Stone
Mama Was a Falling Star
Brother Was a Spinning Top
Sister Was a Bouncing Ball
Aunt Was an Escaping Felon
Uncle Was a Divining Rod
Nephew Was a Running Man
Niece Was a Sleeping Beauty
Cousin Was a Kissing Fool
Granddad Was a Weeping Willow
Grandma Was a Hiding Place
Son Was a Walking Path
Daughter Was a Praying Mantis
I Was a Growing Problem
August 12, 2002
Papa Was a Rolling Stone
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