A baby was created
by the hand of God above
To give the world the sweetest touch of tenderness and love.
With the softest whisper,
God made baby's skin
And then designed two trusting eyes
to put the starlight in.
With giggles from a waterfall
and breezes passing by,
God made a baby's laughter
and a tiny, sleepy sigh.
God made the world a precious gift
more dear and pure than gold,
With little toes to play with
and tiny hands to hold,
And sent this brand-new person
on sunshine's golden beams,
All wrapped up in a rainbow
of wonder, hope, and dreams.

  Give your presence;
Laugh, dance and sing together; 
Listen from a heart space;
Encourage; Understand; 
Call them love names; 
Send them love letters;
Really love yourself;
Allow them to love themselves; 
Ask their opinions;
Learn from them; 
Say yes as often as possible;
Say no when necessary;
Honor their nos;
No yelling; 
Speak softly
Apologize; 
Touch gently; 
Build lots of blanket forts; 
Learn about parenting; Open up;
Fly kites together; 
Change your routine; 
Lighten up;
Believe in possibilities; 
Take time away; 
Read books out loud;
Create a circle of quiet;
Teach feelings;
Remove guilt;
Share your dreams;
Play hooky together;
Walk in the rain;
Go barefoot; 
Celebrate mistakes; 
Admit yours; 
Frame their artwork;
Hang it on the walls; 
Stay up late together; 
Eliminate comparison;
Delight in silliness; 
Handle with care...remember they have not been on earth very long;
Protect them; 
Respect them; 
Honor their differences; 
Cherish their innocence; 
Giggle; 
Speak kindly; 
Go swimming a lot; 
Splash;
Let them cry; 
Don't hide your tears;
Brag about them; 
Answer their questions;
Let go when it's time; 
Let them come back; 
Show compassion; 
Keep them in your hearts and in your prayers.