Because I am Your Mom

Abigail,
Because I am your mom I get to make up jokes that make no sense whatsoever and I still get a laugh!
Because I am your mom I now I have my own personal cheering section every time I go running.
Because I am your mom I get to re-read some of my childhood favorites (Charlotte's Web is what we are reading now) and remember again why they are classics.
Because I am your mom I have seen more episodes of Sponge Bob than I care to admit.
Because I am your mom I secretly wait for you to ask to play card games when Olivia is asleep.
Because I am your mom I know I have someone I can count on to "watch on Livy", entertain her, and make her happy when I am busy.
Because I am your mom I still heat up milk everyday.
Because I am your mom I sing lullaby's every night and even though they are out of tune I know you don't care.
Because I am your mom I refer to pork as chicken.
Because I am your mom I have "seeds, rain, sunshine, flowers, and rainbows" to look forward to every night.
Because I am your mom I know how sensitive you can be and it breaks my heart to see you get your feelings hurt.
Because I am your mom I know what it feels like to be on the receiving end of 4 year old sass and sometimes I have to control myself and not laugh.
Because I am your mom I am proud when I see you offering encouragement to others.
Because I am your mom I have seen that empathy is something that can begin at an early age.







Olivia,
Because I am your mom I am aware of every dog/horse/bird ect. we pass on the street.
Because I am your mom I know how to spot the signs of ear infection before they even happen.
Because I am your mom I understand your toddler talk even when know one else has a clue what you are saying.
Because I am your mom I have to hide the fruit snacks.
Because I am your mom I know the most predictable thing about you, is that you are unpredictable.
Because I am your mom I get to snuggle you when you first wake up and you are still groggy and cranky and its some of my favorite time I spend with you all day.
Because I am your mom I am always aware of where a paci is (or 2 or 3).
Because I am your mom I know that somedays we will get to greet everyone we encounter and I know you may have brightened someone else's day the way you brighten mine everyday.







Girls,
Because I am your mom I turn up the radio when Lady Gaga, Beyonce, or Justin Beiber comes on because I love to watch you girls dance!
Because I am your mom I should own stock in ranch dressing.
Because I am your mom I cherish any and all one on one time we get to share together.
Because I am your mom I have learned not to take myself quite so seriously all the time.
Because I am your mom I have taken a new interest in health/fitness because I want you girls to have a strong foundation and a good role model in that area.
Because I am your mom I am lucky to see the continuing and growing bond the 2 of you share as sisters.
Because I am your mom I get to referee between you guys when things start to get a little too heated.
Because I am your mom I end my days with fond memories and excitement for what tomorrow will bring.
Because I am your mom my heart grows everyday with the love I have for the 2 of you.
Because I am your mom I am the luckiest woman in the world!