Because I Love You...

You will have to give me three of your hard earned dollars for dumping the bottle of bath soap in the tub, even though it means that you won't have enough money left over to buy that toy you have been saving for.

I will play Candyland for the fifth time - even though the dirty clothes have taken over the laundry room and dirty dishes are piled in the sink - because you are worth it.

I will not shelter you from every painful experience, because I know that with those experiences comes the opportunity to gain wisdom.



I will have tickle wars and wrestling matches with you even when I'm tired.

There will be consequences for your actions, even though I don't enjoy it.



I will throw the football with you when the wind is blowing and it's 28 degrees outside - even if it's only for 5 minutes.

I will smile when you come out of your room wearing mismatched clothes and floppy cowboy boots that are two sizes too big, because I know that you feel good about yourself.



I will say 'no' even though it saddens me to do it, because contrary to what you believe about me at that moment, I really do want what's best for you.

I know you won't fully understand this concept until you grow up and have children of your own. But I know that when that day comes, you will understand that it was all...


Because I love you.