Oh, you find God’s grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.

“Everytime you fall down, pick yourself up again. Make sure that even if you fall, you are at peace with yourself over it. If you find a religion that you agree with, make sure you stay true to it.” Tina said while she swung Angie from side to side, prompting a series of giggles from the adorable little girl.

“Tee? Seriously? You think she’s gonna find a religion? One that accepts that she’s biracial and has 2 lesbian moms?” Bette interjected.

“Who knows Bette? By the time she grows up, perhaps things would have changed.” Tina reasoned.  “Perhaps she will be the catalyst for change? Why do you think we’re fighting so hard for equality, it’s to make the world a better place for our little girl here,” she finished while nuzzling Angie’s nose, giving her an Eskimo kiss.

But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,

“I want you to follow your own path in life my darling. I know your Momma B and she’s going to want to push you towards Art!” Tina said, sending a teasing glance at Bette.

Bette replied back in mock outrage “Well yeah and your Mama T is gonna want to steer you towards a career in film! Don’t listen to her either alright boo?”

Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,

“We’re gonna do our best to give you the best in life, you’ll never have to worry about finances and stuff like that. We’ll be the best parents you can ever have Angie, you’ll be living proof that lesbians can raise a healthy, well-adjusted child.”

“Bette!” Tina smacked Bette while holding Angie with one arm. “Don’t listen to your Momma B, what she means is that she’s proud of you, not that you’re like some science experiment!”

And while you’re out there getting where you’re getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

“Of course I’m proud of her, I’ve been proud since the first instant I held her in my arms.” Bette retorted, looking down at her baby daughter “You know that right boo?”

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,

Bette moved behind Tina, to hold her while Tina held Angie “Boo, just do whatever you want in life, we’ll always love and support you no matter what. Despite what we say alright?”

Tina laughed “You mean despite what you say!”

You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you’re out there getting where you’re getting to,

I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

“Hey! Stop attacking me here! Oh look T, she’s falling asleep!” Bette’s voice softened, feeling Angie’s grip on her finger tighten in a bid to ensure that even in her sleep her Momma was there with her.

“Oh she’s just so precious. Well it is late, almost midnight!” Tina said as she leaned back into Bette after lowering Angie gently back into her crib.

This is my wish

The two stood there, watching their daughter fall asleep steadily, stealing kisses now and then.

Finally the moment they were waiting for arrived, as the chime of the grandfather clock in their living room became audible, they leaned down to kiss either side of Angie’s cherubic face, whispering to her “Happy Birthday my dear baby!”

I hope you know somebody loves you

“Momma B and Mama T love you so much!”

May all your dreams stay big 

“Sweet dreams darling!”