To My Child....

This morning, I am going to smile when I see your face and laugh when I feel like crying.

This morning, I will let you choose what you want to wear, and smile and say how perfect it is.

This morning, I am going to step over the laundry, and pick you up and take you to the park to play.

This morning, I will leave the dishes in the sink, and let you teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.

This afternoon, I will unplug the telephone and leave the computer off, and sit with you in the backyard and blow bubbles.

This afternoon, I will not yell once, not even a tiny grumble when you scream and whine for the ice cream truck, and I will buy you ice cream if he comes by.

This afternoon, I won't worry about what you are going to be when you grow up, or second guess every decision I have made where you are concerned.

This afternoon, I will let you help me bake cookies, and won't stand over you trying to fix them.

This afternoon, I will take us to McDonald's and buy us both a Happy Meal so you can have both toys.

This evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you the story about how you were born and how much I love you.

This evening, I will let you splash in the tub and not get angry.

This evening, I will let you stay up late while we sit on the porch and count all the stars.

This evening, I will snuggle beside you for hours, and forget about my favorite TV shows.

This evening, when I run my fingers through your hair as you pray, I will simply be grateful that God has given me the greatest gift ever given.

This evening, when I kiss you goodnight I will hold you a little tighter, a little longer; then I will thank God for you, and ask Him for nothing else, except one more day....

[ Author unknown -- from Brenda, via Charlene -- Ed:Anon ]