When I first held you,
you were just a small little thing.
Still,
Your big brown eyes captured my entire soul
like a camera at first glance of a frame
they captured the beauty in the moment.

Your eyes latched on to mine
Big and Beautiful
Full of so much life.

When I first heard you,
you couldn't stop giggling.
your laughter would fill up the atmosphere in the room
All day
and I could watch you dance around your room playing pretend tea party any day.

You are so intoxicating.

I never knew that I could love someone so small
So big.
So loudly.
Still watching silently; with nothing to say

When I first lifted you,
It was to take away the pain.
scraped knees are no fun and so this definitely messed up your day. Fortunately for you, I know

where mom put the coolest band aids and juicy suckers carefully hidden away.

I will always pick you up when you fall.

When I first tucked you in for bed
It was to keep you safe as you drift away.
Snuggled nice and tight with Mr. Teddy beside you to stay.
Kisses and hugs just for you to lead you back me.
Baby girl do not be led astray...
...there may be monsters haunting your nightmares along the way.

When I first made you angry with me,
It was you who had simply had a bad day.
Still, you lashed out and had some hurtful things to say
I held no fault and still had a difficult decision to make.
So you were sent to your room
Like a regular teen, your phone and laptop...