Right Now
In the morning sun, when your shadow is long, I see how you’re growing, healthy and strong, and how you will be so tall someday and what a joy it will be to watch you play. And when it is … Continued
Careening
Little Miss Independentis careening (it’s the stage between walking and running)around the library.She’s heading for the door,her eyes are gleaming,and it’s a little scary.
Happy Birthday, Daughter
I just haven’t been myself this year.I can’t think like I used to.It’s true, I haven’t been just myself.My precious daughter has been here,filling my arms,making me think of someoneother than myself.She entered the world in the middle of the … Continued
Those Days
There’s a tiny little baby that some friends are foster-caring,and I got to hold him (I’m glad that they were sharing).He was so very tiny. I’m sure his parents will wishthat they could have held him so soon. They might … Continued
The Floor
Since my baby likes to eatthe crumbs up off the floor,do I have to vacuum less,or should I vacuum more?
“Your Baby’s First Year”
“Your Baby’s First Year,”and some cover artremind me–– it’s almost gone!And it breaks my heart.
Tomorrow’s Eyes
How can I look straight into my child’s eyes and think about my work, my plans? Is it because I think “Oh, you’ll still be here tomorrow.” Life is too fast. I hold her fast to my shoulder and look … Continued
I Love to See You Move About
I love to see you move about.I love to see you crawl.I’m glad that you can go so quick.That isn’t true for all.I’m glad that you can wiggle and squirm.I’m glad that you are able.So kick and roll and twist … Continued
There Once Was a Baby
There once was a babywith a bunch of wavy hairand eyes so roundthey would stop and stare.And her cheeks were smoothand her nose was neat.She would smile so bigand show off her two teeth.But I would like that baby to … Continued
I Love It When You Sleep
I love it when you sleep.Don’t get me wrong,I like to play with you,and I’d spendthe whole day with you,butI love it when you sleep.