To My Son on His 4th Birthday
Hijo: When you were a little baby You were very quiet You weren't very concerned over people You really didn't care for toys or playing Your finger didn't point out to the interesting things around you You didn't wave bye-bye It almost seemed like you didn't hear me when I spoke to you and I wasn't sure you knew your name. So I worried and I cried and I prayed. And we kept on keeping at it... Then... we decided to do something about it. We had your hearing checked, you could hear! We had your eyes checked, you could see! You were healthy and strong and handsome. But we couldn't figure you out....you were like complex puzzle. So your daddy and I made a plan. I would stop working outside the home so I can work only with you. From the moment you woke up to the moment you went to sleep we were together focusing on you. I went on the floor with you in your room and would push toy cars making funny car noises. You wouldn't always look at me. I...
