May your baby be healthy, and strong, though the years.
May you and your child work out all your tears.
No need to ask that you stand by her, for I know you will.
I hope that your life together experiences thrill.
Love her, and hold her, as you do now.
And show her it’s okay to sometimes frown.
I know you’ll care for her, as a good parent should,
But remember to treat her as a best friend would.
We’ll all be here, to aid you when needed,
As your job as a parent is never completed.
Remember this, and remember it true:
She would not have a smile, if it were not for you.