Daddy Gives Thanks

I give thanks when you run to me.

I give thanks when I see your morning face.

I give thanks when you ask "Daddy, will you dance with me?"

I'm grateful that you want to have breakfast with me.

I'm grateful that you think I can fix everything.

I'm grateful that I can make you laugh.

I'm thankful for velcro and cuddle time and stories by the fire.

I'm thankful that you want to hold Mama's hand while you fall asleep.

I give thanks every day that I have you and your Mama to remind me what really matters.

Sally Bacchetta - Freelance Writer
Freelance Writer
Parenting
Motherhood

Mama Gives Thanks

I give thanks every time I hear you sing Amazing Grace to yourself in your bed.

I give thanks when you say "Look, Mama!" and flash me the 'I love you' sign in the rearview mirror.

I give thanks when you whisper "Mama, look at that beautiful sunset."

I'm grateful that you want to spend as much time with me as possible, that you have faith in me, and that you like my singing.

I'm thankful that when I say "I love you", you take my face in your small hands and say "I love you too, Mama."

I'm thankful for car naps and hand-me-downs and giggling in the dark.

I'm thankful that you want to hold my hand while you fall asleep.

I give thanks every day that I have your Daddy to help me raise you, and that we have you to show us the way.

Sally Bacchetta - Freelance Writer
Freelance Writer
Parenting
Motherhood