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Little girls, little boys
Running, jumping
making noise.
Playing in puddles
Baking mud pies
The smiles the giggles
Wonder in their eyes
Each child is special
In their own way
Their talents will payoff
In their work someday
Hug them and kiss them
Tickle their bellies
Bring laughter to their faces
As you give them wet willies
Teach them to love
Teach them to care
Be sure to let them know
That life isn't always fair
As you put them to bed
At the end of the day
Tuck them in tight
Chase the monsters away
Read them a story
Settle their fright
Tell them you love them
And whisper sleep tight.

Laura Yaklin
3/2003
Dedicated to my children
Richelle, Arin, and David

Little girls grow up so fast
Years just seem to fly
Time waits for no one
As it goes sailing by.
Seems like only yesterday
She was born into my life
Beautiful precious little babe
Lots of hair and big blue eyes
The greatest love I've ever known
Came bursting from my heart
My old life and my new
Now seemed a million miles apart
In just a short while
The next thing I knew
She wrinkled up her little nose
And gave me a big smile
The days they came
The months they went
I was always in awe
Of this child heaven sent
All too soon
Came the first day of school
She was so brave
I cried like a fool
The years have raced by
The changes have been many
Dances and music, yes make-up too
Girls and boys both, her friendships are plenty
In another week
She'll be turning 15
What the years to come hold
Are yet to be seen
I know very soon
She'll be leaving the nest
Hope I've taught her well
So she can cope with life's tests
Some people may ask
Do I have any regrets
Would I do it all over
My answer is YES!
The trust of my daughter
The love in her eyes
If only they could see
They would see why.

Laura Yaklin
3/2003
Dedicated to my daughter
Richelle

Sunshine on his shoulders
Baseball cap on his head
Rumble tumble through the field
Playing with man's best friend.
Wading through puddles
Climbing all the trees
Creating grand adventures
Coming home with banged up knees
Treasures in his pockets
Racing bikes with his friends
Pokemon and football cards
Zest for life that never ends
Silly jokes and giggles
Riding piggy back
Whopping big fish stories
Imagination he'll never lack
Blue jeans and t-shirts
Dirt from head to toe
Frogs and dandelion bouquets
God I love him so.

Laura Yaklin
3/2003
Dedicated to my sons
Arin and David
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