Home Sweet Home

I first came to you scared and unsure

but you were always there with a hug, the best cure.

Many times I cried for mommy

but your open arms soothed me lovingly.

I couldn't quite speak but you were up to the task

teaching me my ABC's ever so fast.

I loved to come to your class,

everyday your smile would ever last.

I loved painting my pictures and ready the books,

and playing with best friends with giggles and looks.

I was learning by your hand very fast indeed.

Soon it was 123's and help me please!

What's this I started growing up?

Watch out big girl walking around in pull-ups!

I played with my dolls and help my blanket tight,

during naptime I always put up a fight.

I didn't want to sleep because I wanted to watch you,

so many interesting things that you would do.

When I was sad and not doing well

you always knew what to do you did it swell.

You would call my mommy not to upset,

but we know she over reacts NO doubt about that.

My hair was longer and my teeth were all in,

and I was getting taller which made you grin.

I was turing into a princess,

but shhhh mommy doesn't know!

It's our little secret lets not let it go.

It came to a point when I would scream your name,

come quick come quick I made it a game.

You would run to me every so quickly,

look I made yellows again in the potty.

I was now in underwear and almost three,

and daddy had to go away unfortunately.

I had my moments I had my tears,

but you always jumped in to wipe away fears.

You are my HOME SWEET HOME!

A place I can't live without.

You prepped me good without a doubt.

I have to move on but I will never forget,

my first year in your care I will never regret!

You are my HOME SWEET HOME!

and with this I bid you ado,

please share you love, as you have with me, to someone new.

**I wrote this one from my daughters point of view. When we moved to England I got a job at the CDC (child development center) and she ended up going there with me. I wrote this as a thank you to those that took care of my daughter. It was hard for me to write this as I had developed a friendship with those wonderful ladies. With every sentence came a new tear. I printed this and framed it and gave the Yankee candle, Home Sweet Home to those wonderful woman. They meant so much to us. Thank you Maria and Stephanie!! We will NEVER forget you.**