warmth of love

My kids as individuals
More different couldn't be
My son is thoughtful, sensitive
My daughter just crazy!

They both are very loving
Very caring and both sweet
And most people who meet them
find them quite the joy to meet

I suppose like all kids out there
They both have their annoying traits
She loves the last word all the time
And he can seldom wait

Patience is most definitely
Not his strongest suit
Especially with his sister
When she's putting in the boot

If he's in trouble with his mum or me
She makes damn sure it sticks
And she is not alone you know,
When it comes to these kind of tricks

He, well he loves nothing more
Than to tell us the of things
His sister has done when we're not there
Like a little bird he sings

But they're brother and sister
And It is their job to bicker
And wind each other up and see
which one of the two is quicker

To run into the living room
And get the blame laid first
The thought of being second there,
Good god there's nothing worse

Beyond all of the squabble
And the niggle and the fight
They really do love each other
And of course that's only right

He may be the more thoughtful,
And probably, just slightly
The one more likely to be upset
Than taking things too lightly

She may be the more boisterous,
The one to push her luck and cheek
The one who'll get sent to her room
More times in every week

But I'd not change him being thoughtful
Or her being so loud
I love them both completely
And without doubt I'm so proud

As a parent you hope that your kids
Will be happy, well adjusted.
And all the better if you know
They're respectful and are trusted.

I know I've a long way to go
They're young I know there'll be
Difficult times ahead for them
And for their mum and me

But no matter what it is
Their future it should hold.
The warmth of love I have for them
Could never become cold.