Because I'm Your Mom

(I have to admit I stole this title & idea from another blogger, whom I adore & respect...it was such a good idea, it inspired me).

Because I'm your mom, I get to hear you say "dip dip" countless times in a day.

Because I'm your mom, I get to kiss your bonk's and make them all better.

Because I'm your mom, I get to listen to you over the monitor talk to Mousey (your favorite stuffed animal who sleeps with you) and read him stories.

Because I'm your mom, I am always on my feet at playdates, chasing you.

Because I'm your mom, I get to buy you ice cream from the ice cream truck.

Because I'm your mom, I pray more earnestly and sincerly and hope you will follow in my footsteps.

Because I'm your mom, I take better care of myself so that I can share as many days, months, years possible with you.

Because I'm your mom, I get to kiss you everyday.

Because I'm your mom, I get to laugh with you.

Because I'm your mom, I get to be the tickle monster.

Because I'm your mom, I get to watch how you light up people's faces when you arrive, or when they see you in a store, or at a restaurant.

Because I'm your mom, I get to cuddle on the couch and watch cartoons with you.

Because I'm your mom, I know Veggie Tales & Laurie Berkner songs by heart (and even sing them when you are not around).

Because I'm your mom, I get to rescue you when you climb onto furniture and can't find your way back down.

Because I'm your mom, I get to have stains on the nicest of clothes (and blame you, where as before you were born, I still had stains, but it was my own clumsy fault).

Because I'm your mom, I love looking for the moon.

Because I'm your mom, I love building forts.

Because I'm your mom, I get to sing to you daily and listen to you sing to me. I think I like the listening part better.

Because I'm your mom, I have a glimpse at God's unconditional love for me.

Because I'm your mom, I am so very blessed. I love you Nolan.