A Child of Love

Today they're speaking about how he has grown
Since that very first day when they brought him home
And they're speaking of little things he says and does
Forever changing their lives from the way that it was

They watch as he plays with his fingers and toes
Or how he turns cross-eyed from touching his nose
He'll make funny faces and make silly sounds
And of the love they have for him there is no bounds

If mom's in the kitchen preparing the meals
She'll know where to find him; he's right by her heels
And somehow she'll just know all he's getting into
It's something that most moms just know how to do

Or he'll sit in his highchair looking a mess
Always making them wonder why they got him dressed
He'll make messes of sweet peas, of carrots, or pears
'Til they say let's buy clothes with the food that he wears

His dad picks him up and wipes off his chin
Kidding, "Oh there you are, now where have you been?"
And from the look in dad's eyes he'll see how he cares
Not knowing that one day he'll give thanks he was there

They will tell him there's nothing in life he can't do
When there's love in your heart and strength inside you
And they'll help him with sports and help him with school
And they'll teach him of God and to never be cruel

Tonight as they place him inside of his bed
They'll wind up the carrousel hanging above his head
And with a gleam in their eyes from their son's grin
They'll watch 'til he drops watching animals spin

He's more than they hoped for and a true gift of love
Who when he's not with them he's all they think of
And through him they will see that dreams do come true
Making it easy to tell him everyday "we love you"

[ by Tom Quintana, Copyright © 2001 -- from Tom Quintana ]