Letter From Mom (to my Son) This is the second  Mother's Day without me And I can see the sadness in your eyes I know Dede is there to comfort you And I know how hard she tries   You were my first boy You were also my pride and joy You were so perfect, 5 lil' pimples on your nose Ten cute lil'  fingers and ten cute lil' toes I have so many good memories of you Just keeping track of you was all I could do Coming and going all of the time But I sure am happy you were mine   When you were younger, what a temper you had Threw your new cap right down the sewer drain When you didn't get your own way You were lucky I didn't kick your butt that day What is this, a rumor, I hear Something about a bike hiked up a flagpole That story was so hard to believe You were always such a sweet lil' soul   Remember all the donuts and ice cream you ate After school, I'd be waiting and you'd be late You'd stop at Kruses' Neighborhood Store And load up on sweets and goodies galore You ate a whole pound of chocolate covered peanuts We called the Doc about your tummy ache I tried so hard to change your eating habits Even tried telling you, "It's for your own sake."   You'd mix up a homemade cake batter Eat it all by yourself and lick the bowl clean If you would have baked and shared it It would have been a Mother's dream JoAnn was so jealous when you came along She'd steal your bottle away and you would cry This went on for such a long time I gave her attention, so I always wondered why   As you grew older and could fend for yourself I began to worry as I saw that gleam in your eye You whacked her on the head with a hammer Then stood there and watched her cry As you've matured you've  gotten so soft spoken and kind A better friend could not be found So loving and caring all the time It was pure joy just having you around   I miss you my son, and Dede too But I'm not really gone, you know I'm with you daily, no matter... What you do or where you go I'm in your heart, I can feel it I'm in your mirror in your dining room I'm not really gone, don't you see I see you daily when you smile at me   I hear you say, "Hi Mom" And I say, "Hi" to you JoAnn is here and she's very happy She wants you to know she loves you too I am where ever you are  You have to believe me I'm saving a place on my special cloud Just for Randy, Dawn, you & Dede   Life is a mixture of sunshine and rain But in heaven there are no teardrops or pain So keep on smiling, whatever you do Secure in the knowledge that God loves you Your life with Dede is so worthwhile I see it in the warmth of your smile You are a very contented person Secure in the arms of your loved one   I am with you & Dede daily Whatever you are doing, I am involved With you two together, and God There isn't a problem that can't be solved Just remember, I'm waiting here I'm your guardian angel everyday I see your every move, your Bible reading And when you bow your heads to pray   Time is short so enjoy each other And don't forget your Dear Ol' Mother When your time comes, we'll celebrate But until then, I'll patiently wait Happy Mother's Day, Ladies From Dick and Dede They'd never forget you as well,  as I know they'd never forget me.. ~~~~*~~~~ Love Mom Author: Delilah M. (Dede) Haas Copyright: 12-2004