So Big and So Bright

Happy birthday, to my sweet Claire Rose.  6 years ago three of us were born: you--my beautiful, first baby girl, me--into the mommy I was meant to be and your Daddy-- instantly smitten with you, his baby girl.

On your birth day.


A Mommy was born...

And a Daddy, too.

For you, my Sweets, on your birthday:

You & Me
~lyrics by Frances England

You and me, happy as can be
Flying through the park on our bikes
On a Sunday afternoon

You and me, rolling on the floor
Practicing your somersaults, cartwheels,
Your donkey kicks and more…

How did you grow so big overnight
How did you get so smart and bright
Yesterday you were asleep in my arms
Today you’re growing off the charts

I’m so proud of you


You and me, drawing pictures wild and free
While the paint goes flying,
Your big smile brightens up the room


You and me, reading books in bed
Your head on my shoulder,
Your eyes on the pages ahead


How did you grow so big overnight
How did you get so smart and bright
Yesterday you were asleep in my arms
Today you’re growing off the charts

I’m so proud of you

So big. So bright.