"Butterfly Kisses" by Bob Carlisle...
There's two things I know for sure:
She was sent here from heaven and she's daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes and I thank god for all the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer;
sticking little white flowers all up in her hair;
"Walk beside the pony, Daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny, Daddy, but I sure tried.
In all that I've done wrong I know I must have done something right to deserve a hug every morning and butterfly kisses at night.
Sweet 16 today She's looking like her mama a little more everyday
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and make-up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world.
But I remember Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer;
But I remember Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer;
sticking little white flowers all up in her hair.
"You know how much I love you, Daddy,
But if you don't mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time.
"With all that I've done wrong I must have done something right to deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses at night.
All the precious time Like the wind, the years go by.
All the precious time Like the wind, the years go by.
Precious butterfly.Spread your wings and fly.
She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride-room just staring at her.
She asked me what I'm thinking and I said "I'm not sure-I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."
She leaned over...gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there,
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk my down the aisle, Daddy-it's just about time."
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy? Daddy, don't cry!"
Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have done something right.
Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have done something right.
To deserve your love every morning and butterfly kisses-
I couldn't ask God for more, man this is what love is.
I know I gotta let her go,
I know I gotta let her go,
but I'll always remember every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses.
This song reminds me of the 1st night in the hospital with Makenzie. Jeff had to go home to feed Mika and to take her out...and while he was home he called me saying how much he loves Makenzie already and how he's so excited she's finally here. While he was home he searched the internet to find songs about fathers and daughters and he played this song for me over the phone! It was so cute & it made me so happy to be a family of 3!
During pregnancy I knew Jeff would be a great dad....he was there rubbing my back when I had morning sickness, he picked me up from work when I was too nauseous to ride the train, he left at odd hours to get whatever I was craving with very minimal complaining, he enjoyed shopping for baby clothes (well maybe not....but he faked his enthusiasm very well!) he looked forward to my doctor visits and when he wasn't able to go he made me call him as soon as I got out, he literally jumped for joy when we found out we were having a girl and he very happily told the whole waiting room that he was expecting a girl! He would always rub my belly every night and talk to Makenzie....he helped me up in the middle of the night when I had to get up to pee, and at the very end he helped me through every contraction and he didn't even mind when I dug my nails into him as the contractions got worse and in the delivery room he was a great coach and helped me push Kenzie out!
When Kenzie was an infant Jeff helped whenever he could. He changed many yucky diapers (getting pooped and peed on numerous times) he woke up with me many times as I nursed Kenzie and he always volunteered to get up with her and many times after I nursed Kenzie he would stay awake with her while I got some sleep. He took such good care of her-when I had to go back to work I was very relieved I was able to leave Kenzie in such good hands!
I know Jeff will continue to be such a great dad! Makenzie & I love you Daddy!!
2 comments:
Happy 1st Father's Day to Jeff...I hope you guys had a great weekend!! Beautiful post, very heart felt. Isn't it amazing to watch the transformation of the man you love becoming a father? I love watching the bond between father and daughter grow! I hope Makenzie and Jeff always share the special bond that started with conversations in the womb:)
What cute photos and story! :)
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