His First Smile

His First Smile

yesterday I was the caretaker
provider of milk
dirty diaper changer
and little stomach burper

yesterday his face was indifferent
cranky or sad
eyes open to see and take in
but not to give back

but then he smiled

I happened to pass by his way
he upset, in tears
when he turned to look at me

to see me
to know me

his crying ceased
and he smiled
at me

knowing me
wanting me
loving me

so today I know
that when it comes to love
he might be my littlest
but I am his first

Amendment

Elise has amended her previous thoughts on working as an engineer only before she has a baby. Now . . .

"When I have a baby I'm going to keep working on rockets and space shuttles. My baby's daddy will take care of my baby.

I'm going to go to the hospital. Then the people who want to take the baby out can take it out. Then I will nurse it. But when I go home I'm probably go to work and someone else will take care of the baby.

If you really love me lots, you can come and visit me forever when I decided to stay home with my baby. Or you can come and work with me. That's how you can see me more."