daddy can.

I snuggle up beside you

you may not know I'm there

but I kiss your face and smile

at your freshly shampooed hair.

Your daddy takes good care of you,

you wrestle and you play

he listens close as you tell him,

what we did today.

A bath, a book and bedtime

it all seems quite routine

but only daddy knows

what those little moments mean.

A man to lead your family

look for this you're told,

I found all that and more,

mine has a heart of gold.

His life is one of sacrifice

he works hard every day

but never misses at his chance

to stop and have a play.

One day, my boy, you'll think he's old

and just doesn't understand

the world's new definition

of a successful man.

A man who trades on Wall Street

and buys up all the stocks,

men who change relationships

like they're changing socks.

The world will try to tell you

that money makes a man,

that you should spend your whole life

earning all you can.

Maybe it's cars and houses

that make a man complete,

but I guarantee the things of earth

won't be able to compete.

Giving, loving, leading

that's what makes a man

and showing others Christ

in any way you can.

And as you watch your daddy

my husband, I hold dear

you'll quickly see his treasures

aren't stored up for him here.

His trust is in the Word of God

never leaving it on the shelf

'I go to prepare a place'

said the son of God himself!

Your father on this humble earth

looks to the Father up above,

for how success is measured,

in obedience and love.

If you ever have a question

of how to be a godly man,

if anyone can show you

I know your daddy can.

**I had a fabulous night celebrating with friends. I had to leave almost as soon as Jared got home even though I knew he had a long day. When I came home, my lovely husband had the baby asleep and was working hard on fine tuning his Bible class lesson. As tired as he is, he keeps on giving for the good of his family and for the goal of Heaven. I am one blessed lady...and sorry...he's all mine. :)