For Jacob

For Jacob

It's the hardest thing you'll do they say

This job you do that has no pay

Day and night. Around the clock.

Always going. Never stop.

Feed, change, burp, sleep

You think you're done. Nope repeat.

Sometimes he just cries and cries

You wonder what else you can try

Body tired. Patience thin.

Close your eyes and count to ten

Pray to God to help you through

Show you just what you should do

Sometimes you walk and walk and walk the floor

But not that often thank the Lord.

Hold him, love him, pat him dry

Watch how fast the time flies by

You know he's sleeping in the night

And wonder if he is alright

Over to his bed you creep

You'll be quiet. Just one peek

As you watch him tucked away

You wonder what he'll be one day

He's growing up so very fast

Enjoy these moments while they last

Every laugh. Every cry. Every coo. Every sigh

The way he looks when you walk by

His skin so soft. His smile so sweet

Tiny little hands and feet

The mohawk high up on his head

Is the cutest thing. Enough said.

His big blue eyes convey so much

Every tickle. Every touch.

He grabs your finger. Won't let go

But you don't mind you love him so

Mistakes he'll make. You know he will

But through it all you'll love him still

You've made it through another day

Laughed and giggled. Read and played

His belly full. He's so content

Eyes so heavy. Energy spent

He curls right up. Soft and snug

Cherish each and every hug

There he is your little boy

Who knew he'd bring you so much joy

It's the hardest thing you'll do they say

This job you do that has no pay

Yes it's non-stop. Yes it's hard.

The hardest thing you've done so far

But you have the biggest grin

Can't wait to do it all again

For it is worth it. This you knew

And your little boy sure does love you

And that moment when your eyes connect

You know that you have no regrets

For this thing called mommyhood is just for you

Doing what you were born to do

You wonder what tomorrow will bring

As into his ear you softly sing

I am your mommy. You are my son

I love you so my little one

Written for my sweet Jacob. I love you more than words can say!!!