Hourglass

Every since the day I purchased the album, I've loved Mindy Gledhill's song Hourglass. We were far away from being ready for children, but I dreamed of the moment I'd be able to sing this to my little boy. I've sung it to Ellie a couple times but I've found other songs better suited to her and I wanted to save it for my boys. The lyrics couldn't be more perfect.

Little boy, when you speak

I can't help but kiss your cheeks 
I love the way you grab my hands

And tell me all about your plans

Rocket high, comets fly

You and I could take a ride

And fly away to Neverland

And give our best to Peter Pan

When you reach for the stars

Don't forget who you are

And please don't turn around and grow up way too fast

See the sand in my grasp

From the first to the last

Every grain becomes a memory of the past

Oh, life's an hourglass

Life's an hourglass

Story's read, prayer is said

Close your eyes sleepyhead

While angels linger in your dreams

And hold you in their feathered wings

Just like you, I was small

Not that long ago at all

I wish you all the happiness

That God gives freely if you ask

When you reach for the stars

Don't forget who you are

And please don't turn around and grow up way too fast

See the sand in my grasp

From the first to the last

Every grain becomes a memory of the past

Oh, life's an hourglass

Life's an hourglass

Life's an hourglass

Baby Fitz, my little dreamboat, I love you. Please just don't grow up too quickly.