What is a boy? 

A boy is an explorer
From his very early days
Who finds fun and adventure
In the most surprising ways…

He’s a builder of wooden blocks,
A climber of apple trees,
A teller of jokes and stories,
With a grin that’s sure to please.

He’s a friend of little creatures
Like puppies, frogs and bugs.
He’s a player of almost any game.
A winner of hearts and hugs.

He’s a dreamer of great dreams,
The future’s hope and joy…
He’ll bring you worlds of happiness,
That wonderful little boy!

- author unknown

A parent's wish - By Diane Smith

We wish you a childhood full of fun and games.
And we wish you memories,
 that have little pain.
We wish you to learn, by making mistakes.
We wish you to love, and never to hate.
We wish you the strength, to make up your own mind
But we wish that your hearts,
will be gentle and kind.
We wish you to reach out,
when a friend needs a hand
And we wish you to help him,
to face life’s demand.
We wish your life brings you,
some ups and some downs.
But we wish you will smile,
much more than you’ll frown.
We wish you will taste life’s "Sweet smell of success".
Only to find no replacement, for true love and happiness.
We wish life will teach you, to stand on your own.
But we wish you to know, that you’re never alone.
We wish you success, in all that you do.
And we hope that,
 all of your dreams will come true.
But the one thing above, and beyond all of this
Is the love that is felt, by this ‘Parents’ Wish’ 

Every child
Every child should know a hill,
And the clean joy of running down its long slope.
With the wind in his hair.
He should know a tree-
The comfort of its cool lap of shade,
And the supple strength of its arms
Balancing him between earth and sky
So he is the creature of both.
He should know bits of singing water –
The strange mysteries of its depths,
And the long sweet grasses that border it
Every child should know some scrap
Of uninterrupted sky, to shout against;
And have one star, dependable and bright,
For wishing on.
…..Edna Casler Joll.

Dads and Daughters - Liana Preston

Each love in life is precious, with a meaning all its own.
Like the bond of Dad to Daughter, 
and a strength of love that’s grown.
He’s there in times of trouble, 
and when she needs a special friend,
He’s the figure she relies on, and of whom she can depend.
She gives to him that something, only fathers can portray,
Of a love so pure and endless and of joy in every way.
From the first steps ever taken, to her walking down the aisle,
He views her with unending pride 
and a love that makes him smile.
Dads are very special and no-one ever takes their place
Though many loves can come and go they’ll always have that cherished space.

As a Mother

As a mother you may put yourself second sometimes –
But you will always be first in the eyes of your child.
You gave life, but you will keep on giving love, support, and wisdom.
No gifts are more priceless than these.
Even though being a mother will never be easy
Remember that it is the most important job in the world
Trust your own judgement, and you will do just fine,
Ask for help when you need it,
take time out for laughter and tears,
And trust that experience will ease some of your fears.
As a mother, you are shaping the future……….Jacqueline Schiff

Baby's Hand

Being A Mother