You Stole My Heart

I loved you from the very start,

you stole my breath, embraced my heart.

Our life together has just begun

you completed me, my little one.

Fresh beginnings, baby girl, beautiful and new.
My heart is filled with love,my mind with thoughts of you.
I daydream of the things we'll share,

like late-night bottles and Teddy bears.

Like first few 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'll need to share,

like standing tall and playing fair.


When I first saw your precious face,

I prayed your life 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 fingers and your toes;

I memorize your eyes and nose.

I linger at your nursery door,

Awed each day I love you more.

Through teary eyes, I dim the light,

and whisper, "I love you" every night.

I loved you from the very start,

you stole my breath, embraced my heart.