Happy Mother's Day!

Kendra Ann, 6 

I got my Dolly when the leaves were falling

It was the end of September, you know

When this tiny gift was presented to me

To teach my heart to grow.

She was small and bright

And as I held her tight, 

I whispered into her ear:

"Don't worry, baby, I'll be your Mommy

I will love and protect you here

I will dress you and feed you and kiss you and need you

And in my heart, you will always be near."

The seasons changed

But my vow was the same

And as we grew together fast,

I remembered the day when she came to me

And I was a Mommy at last:

"Don't worry, baby, I am your Mommy

I will love and protect you here

I will dress you and feed you and kiss you and need you

And in my heart, you will always be near."

And now, look at her!

My darling little girl,

Tiny fingers holding on tight

A baby for Dolly, just presented to her

On her fifth birthday, tonight.

I watch them together and lean in close

As she rocks her baby with care

A small, sweet voice repeating with pride

The words I had hoped to hear:

"Don't worry, baby, I'll be your Mommy

I will love and protect you here

I will dress you and feed you and kiss you and need you

And in my heart, you will always be near."

-Kristin Van Valkenburgh 

(You can find the original post from August of 2010 here)

Wishing you and yours the happiest-ever Mother's Day,

Kristin xo