Nobody knows of the work it makes
To keep the home together,
Nobody knows of the steps it takes,
Nobody knows–but mother.

Nobody listens to childish woes,
Which kisses only smother;
Nobody’s pained by naughty blows,
Nobody–only mother.

Nobody knows of the sleepless care
Bestowed on baby brother;
Nobody knows of the tender prayer,
Nobody–only mother.

Nobody knows of the lessons taught
Of loving one another;
Nobody knows of the patience sought,
Nobody–only mother.

Nobody knows of the anxious fears,
Lest darlings may not weather
The storm of life in after years,
Nobody knows–but mother.

Nobody kneels at the throne above
To thank the Heavenly Father
For that sweetest gift–a mother’s love;
Nobody can–but mother.

We’ve added to our family tree

A stronger one to make

A child from another plant

Has become our new namesake.

Just as a limb is grafted

From one tree to another,

It alters and improves the plant

Making it, uniquely, like no other.

Our family tree has been improved

Adoption made this so.

For love, much more than bloodlines,

Makes us thrive and grow.

We chose to share our life and love

And all the joys to come

Our “family tree” has blossomed

With the arrival of our cherished one.

There are little eyes upon you
and they’re watching night and day.

There are little ears that quickly
take in every word you say.

There are little hands all eager
to do anything you do;

And a little boy who’s dreaming
of the day he’ll be like you.

You’re the little fellow’s idol,
you’re the wisest of the wise.

In his little mind about you
no suspicions ever rise.

He believes in you devoutly,
holds all you say and do;

He will say and do, in your way
when he’s grown up just like you.

There’s a wide-eyed little fellow
who believes you’re always right;
and his eyes are always opened,
and he watches day and night.

You are setting an example
every day in all you do;

For the little boy who’s waiting
to grow up to be like you.