Dear Declan...

My precious Poekoenoes,

I know that Mommy always asks you this, but do you know how much Mommy and Daddy love you?  Words cannot describe the amount of unconditional love that we have for you!

You are such a big boy.  You’ve been sleeping in your own bed for more than a week now without protesting & you’ve been sleeping through too!  You have become so independent… dressing yourself (although Mommy must still help pull your tops over your head), trying to tie your shoe-laces, brushing your own teeth, bathing yourself & even putting cream on! 

It was your school concert this past Saturday (8 November 2014) & you were such a star!  Mommy was bursting with pride!  You knew all the words to all those “Rock n Roll” songs like a pro & you never forgot any of the dance moves.  I was blown away!  Not to mention how popular you are with all the other kids & their parents.  And I was totally unaware of your popularity because you are not boastful!

I love the little chats we have :-)  I love hearing about all your fascinating stories that you make up with your toys.  You are always so aware of how each character feels.  I love how we pretend to invite Batman & Superman to have dinner with us.  And I love making you laugh by being silly & pretending to be Captain America jumping off a tall building (bed) LOL. 

You are so pedantic about things.  Everything in its place & a place for everything.  I love that about you because I don’t want you to grow up being sloppy.  Although Mommy still needs to remind you to tidy up, which I don’t mind because you never protest.  You are such a helpful boy!

You are also very stubborn & this causes many fights.  You are very set in your ways & you will have to learn to be more flexible.  But never lose your individuality or independence!

I love getting unexpected hugs & kisses from you.  And you melt my heart every time you tell me after school that you missed me.  You are always so sincere.  If Mommy could, I would spend every waking moment with you & Daddy!

I love how you are so caring to everyone around you including animals.  Although you do have a nasty little streak in you when people start irritating you, but I suppose that comes from me.   We don’t like people over-stepping the boundaries with us ;-)

Declan, you are such a special little boy!  I can see that you are destined for great things & you have the potential to do & become ANYTHING that you set your heart on.  You are a tiny package filled with so much enthusiasm, attitude & love.

And as sad as I am that you are growing up so fast, I am so proud of the boy that you are becoming.  May God’s light forever shine on your path & may you always keep your feet on sturdy ground.

I love this song because it makes me think of you & everything I want for you… 

"One Republic - I Lived"

Hope when you take that jump

You don't fear the fall

Hope when the water rises

You build a wall

Hope when the crowd screams out

They're screaming your name

Hope if everybody runs

You choose to stay

Hope that you fall in love

And it hurts so bad

The only way you can know

Is give it all you have

And I hope that you don't suffer

But take the pain

Hope when the moment comes

You'll say...

I, I did it all

I, I did it all

I owned every second

That this world could give

I saw so many places

The things that I did

Yeah, with every broken bone

I swear I lived

Hope that you spend your days

But they all add up

And when that sun goes down

Hope you raise your cup

I wish that I could witness

All your joy and all your pain

But until my moment comes

I'll say...

I, I did it all

I, I did it all

I owned every second

That this world could give

I saw so many places

The things that I did

Yeah, with every broken bone

I swear I lived

Whoa

Whoa

Whoa

Oh

Oh

Yeah, with every broken bone

I swear I lived

Yeah, with every broken bone

I swear I lived

I, I did it all

I, I did it all

I owned every second

That this world could give

I saw so many places

The things that I did

Yeah, with every broken bone

I swear I lived

Mommy loves you my Precious Poekoenoes!

xxxx