Sweet Shoppe Designs

Ella's sweet little toes at only 8 weeks old.

Credits: 6/8 Blog 'Take Out Tuesday' Word Art by Lauren Grier at Sweet Shoppe Designs, Day One and Border-Line by Lauren Grier at SSD, Template Collection 6 by Janet Phillips at SSD (modified), Fonts: DJB C Lyle Run, DJB Gimme Space

Poem:
I loved you from the very start…you stole my breath, embraced my heart.
Our life together has just begun, you’re part of me, my little one.
As mother with child, each day I knew, my mind would be filled with thoughts of you.
I’m daydreamed of the things we’d share, like late-night bottles and teddy bears.
Like first steps and skinned knees, like bedtime stories and ABC’s.
I thought of things you’d want to know, like how birds fly and flowers grow.
I thought of lessons I’d need to share, like standing tall and playing fair.
When I first saw your precious face I prayed your life would be touched with grace.
I thanked the angels from above, and promised you unending love.
Each night I lay you down to sleep, I gently kiss your head and cheek.
I count your little fingers and toes, I memorize your eyes and nose.
I linger at your nursery door, amazed each day that I love you more.
Through misty eyes, I dim the light, and whisper, “I love you” every night.
As mother and child our journey’s begun, my heart’s yours forever, little one.
I loved you from the very start…you stole my breath, embraced my heart.