Jump in puddles and make a mess 

This life is to be lived at its best

Play in the sunshine and dance in the rain

Share in the joy and guide them through pain

We teach them to listen, we teach them to talk

We carry and hold them and teach them to walk

For all the manners we teach them use 

We must remember to use them too

We must stop and listen and see through their eyes

The world is confusing and full of suprise

They grow up so fast its gone in a flash

So make the most of the time from a crawl to a dash

Hold them tighter and kiss them more

Read them books and play on the floor 

Get covered in paint and mud and food

Always be ready for an unexpected mood

We are adults and don't always know how me feel

Talk them through their emotions show them it's real

We can't be perfect it's no easy task

Some days are easy others we slack

Give yourself a break and just do your best

Love your child and they'll do the rest