Isabella,

I put you in my bed for your nap.
Tuck you in, Nick Jr on quietly.
You argue and fight and cry…
trouble.
Eventually you give in to sleep,
those sparkling brown eyes close.
Peace.
In that moment, even your little snores are cute.
I walk over and kiss your forehead.
You never even stir,
lost in your peaceful dreams.

You’re five now, that innocent age.
Eventually you’ll grow up,
that peacefulness won’t stay forever.
Nightmares will invade your peaceful sleep.
But I’ll still be there to protect and watch over
and love.. always love.
No matter what roads life takes you down,
you will be my angel
forever.