First Born

This is my first born. He is so very many things to me. He was a patient baby when I was just figuring out motherhood. He is 8+ years of unconditional love. He is funny, smart, sensitive, adventurous, loving, curious, athletic and many, many, more amazing things. He is always quick with a joke and his laugh, don't even get me started on his laugh. When he starts to giggle he can't stop. He has been known to have to rush to the little boys room in a fit of laughter. He is a patient big brother (most of the time). He is quick to give a hug to me and I hope that never ends. I love you my oldest son, I love you forever. I have a song that touched my heart around the time each of my kids were born. This is his.

Child of mine.....

Although you see the world different than me
Sometimes I can touch upon the wonders that you see
All the new colors and pictures you've designed
Oh yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine

Child of mine, child of mine
Oh yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine

You don't need direction, you know which way to go
And I don't want to hold you back, I just want to watch you grow
You're the one who taught me you don't have to look behind
Oh yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine

Child of mine, child of mine
Oh yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine

Nobody's gonna kill your dreams
Or tell you how to live your life
There'll always be people to make it hard for a while
But you'll change their heads when they see you smile

The times you were born in may not have been the best
But you can make the times to come better than the rest
I know you will be honest if you can't always be kind
Oh yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine

Child of mine, child of mine,
Oh yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine

Child of mine, child of mine
Oh yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine

Carole King