The future just arrived today, A brand new baby here to play Ten little fingers – ten little toes, Mommy’s eyes and Daddy’s nose.

Welcome to you little one, Your life in time & space begun. This world can use all you can give, So grow in wisdom as you live.

Remember always who you are, A glorious spirit – a shining star. A precious gift from God above, Filled with wonder blessed with love.

We look into your new-born eyes, And silently we realize… The love and joy of life anew, The miracle of meeting you.

It’s been a year, Of watching you grow

Loving who you are now Loving you of tomorrow

It’s been a year, Making friends with the moon

But I’d relive each night Because I got to hold you

It’s been a year Watching crawling become walking Uncertainty become confidence And soon you’ll be talking

It’s been a year, Of us together

 A newborn no longer But my baby forever

It’s been a year, Of first teeth and first smiles

Can we slow down a little? Can we just stay a while?

It’s been a year, Of watching you grow

Loving who you are now Loving you of tomorrow