Before my eyes you´ve grown each day
So much accomplished along the way
But it seems like just yesterday here in my arms
I held you and marveled at all of your charms.

Rocking you gently to sleep each night
So safe and warm, holding on so tight
Like a little angel you looked as you slept
Engrained in my heart the picture is kept.

Each new task you mastered was such a big thrill
As I recollect back, I remember them still
I would make funny faces to get you to smile
And we´d laugh and we´d play for such a long while.

In no time at all you were toddling around
In a world where new treasures all over abound
Such fun times we´d shared through those carefree years
Cherished moments of smiles and laughter and tears.

There were balls and sandcastles, pet bugs and cars
Planes, hideouts, tree-climbing, wishing on stars
And each precious thing that you´d say and do
Was recorded forever in my heart to hold true.

Time passed again and you entered school
I cried and you thought you were oh, so cool
Those days were real busy with so much to do
Always some new adventure but we made it through.

And then when I looked a young man I did see
And I thought to myself –no, how can this be?
Wasn´t too long ago I was holding his hands
We were dreaming up stories of make-believe lands.

Through all your endeavors I cheered by your side,
Through trials and triumphs my faith never died
And I realized my prayers had been answered above
For to my life, son, you have brought so much love.

Looking back there are so many times I stood proud
With wonderful memories my heart is endowed
Watching you grow has brought me such joy
But forever you´ll be just my little boy.