Love

I do not love you because you are beautiful.

I do not love you because you are made of my DNA or have my nose.

I do not love you because you make me laugh.

I do not love you because you love me.

I love you because I know you and you are the most incredible creation I have ever seen.

I love you because when I met you, you knew nothing.  Every day I watch you learn, make connections, test, touch, listen, observe. All of these things, every step you progress, every word we exchange, it connects us.  Every kiss or hug, every time you reach for me, every time I give something of myself to you, our hearts are knitted more tightly together.

I love you because your life is my life.

I love you because there is nothing I would not do for you.

There is nothing I would not do for you because I love you.

You are mine and I am yours.