it was one of those days

that i'd rather rewrite

from the first unkind word of the morning

i'd erase the angry glances

and filling with my pen

the peace we all needed

is the day and wanted then

and as i reach down to tender one more cry

i look into what used to be

a little baby's eyes

you have grown more today

child of mine

surely you'll remember

how i rocked you in the night

can't you stay here this way

child of mine

just a little while

can i watch you smile

before my little one is all grown away

was i there when you learned

to put your shoes on by yourself

when you made friends all on your own

and where was the moment your mind became so bright

every change reminds me

of how the years have flown

i cherish each step that you take

and i praise god for change

though it makes my heart break

you have grown more today

child of mine

surely you'll remember

how i rocked you in the night

can't you stay here this way

child of mine

just a little while

can i watch you smile

before my little one is all grown away

can't you stay here this way

child of mine

just a little while

can i watch you smile

before my little one is all blown away

just a little while

can i watch you smile

before my little one is all

grown away

i love you mama