{You are my I Love You} Kelso Washington Lifestyle Photography

You can never fully understand the bond between parent and child until you experience it.  I can say this because I am now a mother, and have never known a greater love. 

Maybe this is why I still cry when magically, in front of my lens, I am ever so humbly able to capture a glimpse into the complex relationships of others.  Why I tear up at diaper commercials and silly little greeting cards.  And I anticipate that no matter how old your child becomes, you still see them as your babies and hear their giggles down the hall.

I was standing in Barnes and Noble the other day browsing.  I came across a little book called "You are my I Love You."  Talk about embarrassing when suddenly I found myself standing there with tears streaming down my face, about to drop my coffee and books while scrambling for a tissue.  Needless to say, I came home with it, snuggled up on the couch, and read it to my little one.  And I hope someday she will read it to her children and think of me.

I am your parent, you are my child 

I am your quiet place, you are my wild 

I am your calm face, you are my giggle 

I am your wait, you are my wiggle

I am your audience, you are my clown 

I am your London Bridge, you are my falling down 

I am your carrot sticks, you are my licorice 

I am your dandelion, you are my first wish 

I am your water wings, you are my deep 

I am your open arms, you are my running leap 

I am your way home, you are my new path 

I am your dry towel, you are my wet bath

I am your dinner, you are my chocolate cake 

I am your bedtime, you are my wide awake 

I am your finish line, you are my race 

I am your praying hands, you are my saving grace

I am your favourite book, you are my new lines 

I am your nightlight, you are my sunshine 

I am your lullaby, you are my peek-a-boo 

I am your kiss goodnight, you are my I love you

Amy, I hope I haven't imposed too much on your preview, but your love inspires me.  :-)