10 Things

I am your baby…just born yesterday…I have all my fingers…all of my toes and even though I can't talk yet…here are 10 things I'd like you to know. You will receivea lot of good and bad advice… you won't always be able to tell them apart so the first thing I have to tell you…. is to trust yourself and follow your heart Please…never call me stupid or I might end up feeling that way. protect me….keep me safe and warm…life will be more appealing that way And don't be alarmed if I get hurt…when I bruise…be there to soothe and numb it… remember your job is to help me learn about life… not to keep me protected from it Mistakes are just a part of who I am…and in my life they will be interspersed So if you want me to believe in myself… you must believe in me first. I will be a child for a while…so be forgiving and patient with me even the times when I make it difficult for you to be the parents you imagined you'd to be. Finally, remember to love me no matter what… it's the last thing I need you to know your love is something I always will need…something I'll never outgrow. So there you have it…10 things you should know… at least I think that's the right amount… after all I was only born yesterday… I can't talk how can you expect me to count!