HEY THERE, LITTLE BOY.
You've had quite the day. I've had a big one, too.
There's so much to say, but words won't do, so let's just be here.
JUST ME AND YOU.
Your little hand curls around my finger, with your eyes you say, “Hello.”
Mine answer back, “Hi, Elijah. I’m Connor. Your Daddy.
AND I'M NOT LETTING GO.”
I know your hand will grow, and so will you. You’ll crawl and climb. You’ll run and fall.
You’ll skin your knees – it happens to us all. But each moment makes new memories
AND I'LL BE THERE FOR EVERY ONE.
Your path is your own, but it’s right next to mine. We'll tell our own story.
Hand in hand, one step at a time.
WE'LL DO LITTLE, BIG THINGS.
I can see us now, and in all we'll do,
One thing stays true...

Elijah,
YOU'LL ALWAYS BE MY LITTLE BOY.
Don’t believe me? I’ll show you how…

FLY FREE, LITTLE BOY, HIGH AS CAN BE!
Gravity’s got nothing on me!
 “How do you like that view?”
                           “Get me higher, will you!”
Soaring through air, each throw lasting longer, arms getting sore, each hug grows them stronger.
Steady at the top, stomach ready to drop, for a moment, right there, we feel the world stop.
AND OUR EYES STILL SAY IT ALL.

This is fun. A bit scary. I’m tired. You’re crazy.
Find your ground. How high’s the sun?
Don’t let me fall. Don’t let me down.

IT’S OVER FAST. BUT WE’RE NOT DONE.
“Elijah, you’re getting so big.”
                                           “Daddy, you said that I’d stay small.”
You will. Even as you grow up.
Moments made like this don’t fade away, they last in all you’ll do.
You’ll always be the little boy I know today, even when you fly free.

AND I WANT YOU TO.
Elijah, gravity’s got nothing on you.
You’ll touch the sky; I can see you now.
So go on, show me how.