Because of Her

By Alli

This is one of my most favorite people in the whole world, Carter's Birth Mom "E".  

Because of her, I get to change diapers, and sweep the floor 14 times a day.  Because of her, I get to play trains and dinosaurs and Lego's.  Because of her I get to worry about broken bones and bruises.  Because of her I am exhausted most of the time and usually get to share all my meals.  Because of her, I get to go down slides and play in the pool.  Because of her, I get to read the same books over and over and watch Super Why countless times each week.  Because of her, all my shirts have some sort of food or slobber all over them and I never get to use the bathroom alone.  Because of her I get to tickle and kiss and chase.  Because of her, my living room floor is covered in toys and my laundry is never finished.  Because of her, I have an excuse to eat granola bars and fruit snacks.  Because of her, I get snuggles and slobbery kisses and an occasional head butt.  Because of her I get to see the world through the eyes of a child.  Because of her I have a constant shadow and friend to be with me all day long.  Because of her, I can never have a bad day because there is always a reason to smile.

Because of her, I am a mother.