i've love you my entire lifetime without knowing the color of your eyes, the rhythm of your breath, the way your little hands could fit in mine reminding me of how fast time goes and stands still simultaneously.
i love you in way that have diminished any other way i have ever understood love defined. And much like everything else i am describing here, loving you and your existence has given me a greater appreciation of all we love and all that loves us.
watching you sleep brings as much joy as when you conquer something new- big or small. i am in awe of your possibilities, fearful for your safety and proud of you for being someone different and similar to me. You are my greatest gift and my proudest accomplishment.
do you know what a great teacher you are? with your eyes, questions and personality you have taught me about the world- the beautiful and the scary. you have motivated me to consider what i can do everyday to make the world a better place, to create a home that is a safety net and to be a better person. you have shown me new interests and perspectives without pushing or demanding. the curiosity and optimism you possess today are the purity that i hope stays with you until you are old.
you, each of you, are the love of my life. i love you, and while those words seem so fast and short, hopefully what's shared here will show you the depth and width of it all.
