Piper Everly

*All pictures were taken at 3 days old

If only you knew how many hours I’ve stared into your face
Envisioning your life and what you would embrace

Studying the creases in your lips budding like a rose
And the pattern of air that spills from your nose 

I’ve witnessed every elbow jab and knee jerk
Giggling to myself at your quivering smirk

If only you knew how many hours I’ve sung silently to you
Melodies leaking from a heart bleeding true

Singing of how wonderfully you were thoughtfully made
More stunning than gold, silver, ruby or jade

I seal you with my kiss as I step back and stare
A thought without you is a thought I can’t bear

Oh you are perfection my sweet, darling one
You are my delight, my treasure, my fun

Maybe someday when you’re older you’ll see
Just how much you really mean to me

Now, my daughter, as I rock you to sleep this eve
Remember that these are my thoughts of you to receive

 

This lollipop is how we bribed Lucy to take a few pictures...and she still didn't want to cooperate :) At least I managed to get a couple of cute ones!

Piper, you are my treasure.  I love you so much- you're Mommy's sweet blessing.