< my reason >

You're the reason why:

• I get up each morning... because you love going to school
• I have an increased awareness of numbers and patterns... because I want to relate to you
• I picked up a camera in the first place... because I wanted to freeze time forever
• I listen to the same book time and time and time again... because it makes you happy
• I eat lots of mozzarella sticks... because you LOVE Sonic
• I pump gas with the window down... so you can watch the numbers
• I pretend I don't know where you are during hide & seek... even when you always hide in your bed
• I save the receipts... every receipt... so I can give them to you and hear you say "EXpensive"
• I play Disc 1, Track 3 the entire time we're in the car... because you love it
• I still search high and low for another (discontinued) Peter Rabbit... because they are your special friends
• I remember Bible verses... because you know them and challenge me to know them too
• I carry a calculator in my purse... because it amuses you while we're shopping
• I laugh every day... because you are silly and funny
• I notice even ordinary days... because you marvel at God's creations
• I tell you each night that Jesus loves you... because I want you to never doubt it
• I cry tears of joy... because you are wonderful
• I am so blessed... because you are mine