If anyone knows what it’s like to give your heart away, it’s them.

If anyone smiles and stretches out their arms most every morning, it’s them.

If anyone feels every boo-boo, those inside and out, it’s them.

If anyone dreams big and embraces a future that scares the daylights out of me, it’s them.

If anyone overlooks diaper changes and messy noses, it’s them.

If anyone notices progress that slips past the world unaware, it’s them.

If anyone can cajole grumpy little people into writing their names, it’s them.

If anyone shows up early and stays late, it’s them.

If anyone juggles being a mama duck and purveyor of knowledge, it’s them.

If anyone changes the course of the lives of children, it’s them.

It’s them.