Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Avery Girl

We decided that instead of the traditional baby dedication, we're going to throw a big party for Avery in the spring. Doug will still do a mini-teaching and of course there will be music and the other components usually involved when consecrating a baby both to God and to His community. But there will also be a cookout and probably a beer or two (not for me or the baby, for the boys). 

And part of that plan is to have a friend of ours sing the little one a song Doug and I both love and want dedicated to her. Okay, so we changed the name in the song - but we think Ben Folds will understand. So with no further ado, our song for Avery.

"Avery"

You can't fool me, I saw you when you came out
You got your momma's taste, but you got my mouth
And you will always have a part of me
Nobody else is every going to see
Avery girl

With your cards to your chest walking on your toes
What you got in the box only Avery knows
And I would never try to make you be
Anything you didn't really want to be
Avery girl

Life flies by in seconds
You're not a baby, Avery you're my friend
You'll be a lady soon but until then
You gotta do what I say

You nodded off in my arms watching TV
I won't move you an inch even though my arm's asleep

One day you're gonna want to go
I hope we taught you everything you need to know
Avery girl

And there will always be a part of me
Nobody else is ever gonna see but you and me
My little girl
My Avery girl

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