March 18,2012 (Meant to be put away for Gabriel)

Three little words can never express this feeling deep inside,

My love for you is endless, safe, a comfort when you cry,

I never knew these feelings could be so strong and pure,

And if I were to lose you, I know there would be no cure,

Your my baby, my sweetest son, the essence of my life,

When it comes to you the very best never will suffice,

I may not buy you what you want or spoil you with toys,

Instead I promise to care for you, my crazy little boy,

I will smother you with kisses and hold you oh so close,

Because when it comes to you, there is no perfect dose,

I promise to protect you and hold you when you're scared,

I will hug you after a time-out, to show you I still care,

There are times you may not like me, but that's okay you see,

Eventually you'll understand why I seem so "mean",

I will teach you right from wrong, left from right and A to Z,

Tickle you, chase you and play hide-and-seek,

I dream about you every night, of the adventures we will share,

I wake up in the morning wondering when I'll get to hold my baby bear,

Soon, i know, so soon but some days not soon enough,

Remember son, forever and always, you will always have my love.

By: Andrea Gimlin