For Adyson

I can see that you're growing up before my very eyes
I can try my best to teach you the good
But like me, you'll still see the bad sides.
Not everyone is your friend, but don't keep too much distance
You'll have to learn how to trust before you learn resistance.
Every moment you might endure, is going to seem like the worst
But the brushing off, and climbing up- eases all of that hurt.

The friends you meet along the way will come and go so freely
You'll understand who to keep near
And who to let go
One day, you'll believe me.

Reach even past the highest ceiling
Search for what you love...
Don't stop your search
Until you find that feeling.


Make a life that you have a passion for-
Strive everyday for more.
Live each day like it's your last...
Don't ever ask "What for".
Losing the fight and the battle in yourself
Just means, you've given up the war.

If I had it my way, I'd keep you small
Innocent and sweet.
I'd keep you home, free from harm and worry
I'd slow down the clock and live today-
Without the rush and hurry.


You're growing up now
And I look back at all of the days gone by
I think that I've rushed you through
I must stop to remember
My little girl, is only two.

These days are filled with cartoons
And silly laughs with you
"No night night" times and tantrums
But the bad days are truly far and few.

Snuggling up on the couch, both in our pajamas,
Avoiding the streets that make you scream "Wanna go to Pama's!"
Laughing about your new words you learn, And how you count to twelve.
With your blue eyes and bouncing curls, I see more and more of myself.

I remember every day you're learning from how I teach
I have to slow down sometimes
And never forget
To practice all I preach.