Paul and Jo’s baby

I’ve been thinking about Paul & Jo’s baby – due February 12. She asked me to help plan the baby dedication. I wrote this spontaneous tribute to little Thumper…

Your baby…

I hope he’s beautiful and wise

I hope he’s got a wrinkled up nose that twitches when he’s sleeping

I hope his eyes are so deep that you want to live in them

I hope he squeaks when he wants your attention (Nikki did that and I LOVED it)

I hope his hair has a twisted little cowlick that you can’t resist touching

I hope he has his daddy’s goofy sense of humour

I hope he has his mommy’s interest in knowing truth

I hope he makes you laugh

I hope he sings, even if he can’t carry a tune

I hope he dances

I hope he finds his giftedness

I hope he makes you feel alive and youthful

I hope he finds adventure

I hope he finds joy

I’m glad he’ll find you!