I am finally in the process of putting Cole's formal baby book for his first year together. I have kept a weekly journal since his birth capturing all the little things about him that I wanted to have on paper. I knew he would change and grow so fast that I would not remember what it was that fascinated us just months ago! I am so glad that I made that a priority and actually kept to it as I now can read back pages and pages ago my feelings about him as we have ridden this journey of parenthood.

Anyway, I found yet again another "poem" I had stashed in a pocket of the baby book that I obviously took from somewhere, that somewhere unknown since I am guilty of not acknowledging the source in my notes.

Have a baby if you've ever wondered what your soul looks like.

Have a baby if you dare to feel the winds of heaven each time you feel their breath across your cheek.

Have a baby if you have it all and it's still not enough.

Have a baby if you have found your purpose but your purpose hasn't really found you.

Have a baby if you ever wondered what "mother nature" really means.

Have a baby if you need proof that God truly does exist.

Have a baby if you have trouble staying in the moment.

Have a baby if you have stopped believing in miracles.

Have a baby if the idea of sacrifice and surrender for all the right reasons appeals to you.

Have a baby if you can't put your finger on what is missing from your life.

Have a baby if you love things that smell wonderful.

Have a baby if you have lost your innocence, a baby will find it for you.