Few days from now
You will turn four, my love
A lot of things have changed
Since I first held you in my arms
A newborn you
Means a newborn mother in me
So many things I have learned
So many nights I have stayed awake
Hearing your first word
Was like music to my ears
But it was more meaningful and touching
Because I heard you say, “Mama”
As you started crawling,
Walking and running all over
I felt success in motherhood
You let me feel complete happiness
From crib to floor foam and big bed
From playpen to playgrounds
From rattles to gadgets
From mama’s lap to your school chair
From fragrant to smelly toes
From lightweight to heavyweight
From small to extra large sizes
From formula milk to yoghurt and fresh milk
I miss the baby you were
I miss everything from the past
Your world evolved around me
But all is well, my darling
When times get tough
Sometimes I needed to go away
To spend time with myself
To think, recharge and go on
But I just stay and run to you
To hug you and kiss you
Even when you are asleep
All pains are gone, instantly
You are a big girl now, my dear
But there’s still a lot to come
Mama is just here for you
You and I, best friends forever
//kfl 011412
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