A Mother Like You

You gave me a drawer in your kitchen You gave me the room with a view of the yard Whatever the hurt, you knew right where to kiss it You gave me the best of your heart And you carried my rocks in your pocket Flowers and feathers and butterfly wings You had an answer for all of my questions You showed me wonderful things I know that it hasn't been easy I hope that I love like you do 'Cause I know that this world would be better If everyone had a mother like you You make the best macaroni We never cared that it came from a box The mom in the stands Always clapping her hands Started cheering and still haven't stopped And you held me when I came home crying 'Cause someone said something that just wasn't true I always said that Janelle was my best friend But really it's always been you I know that I haven't been easy I hope that I love like you do 'Cause I know that this world would be better If everyone had a mother like you Our second was born in September I still can't believe I have kids of my own I look in their eyes and I can't help but wonder Who will they be when they're grown I know it won't always be easy I hope I can love like you do 'Cause I know that my kids will be better If they have a mother like you If I am a mother like you 'Cause I had a mother like you