E: My Babies

As time goes by I watch them and wonder
I helped them grow and nurtured them
I fed and clothed and talked to them
I cut their mops and cleaned out the mess they left
I listened when they laughed, I cuddled when they cried
But what I wonder now is will they always be near
Will they always need me or not bother
I find I need them more than they me
I miss the tears and hugs of joy
I miss their questions and quizzical looks
They are no longer my babies in body
But my heart knows they always will be!