(Verse 1)
Kim with auburn sunlight in her hair, hazel green eyes that know my name,
An amazing smile that greets the morning — she lights the steady flame.
Smart and bubbly, heart of gold, my rock when nights get long,
She made me a mommy, my baby girl, the center of my song.
Sundown on the porch swing, lullabies and warm cookies by the tin,
Her small hand in mine, scraped knees and secrets — where my stories begin.
(Chorus)
They're my three reasons for living — Kim, Nicole, Melissa, my sky,
They're my three main accomplishments, the reason I keep trying.
From porch light to morning coffee, from whispers to the laugh-track,
Thank you for letting me be your mommy — I'll love you to the moon and back.
(Verse 2)
Nicole, forever eighteen months, baby blue eyes that held the dawn,
Dirty-blonde hair, soft and straight, a gentle light now moved on.
Forever eighteen months, taken too soon, I wish for one more day,
Your quiet smile in sunlit dust, your little footprints washed away.
I hear your laugh in summer rain, I see your shadow in the pines,
A lullaby I hum at night, your name tucked in all my lines.
(Chorus)
They're my three reasons for living — Kim, Nicole, Melissa, my sky,
They're my three main accomplishments, the reason I keep trying.
From porch light to morning coffee, from whispers to the laugh-track,
Thank you for letting me be your mommy — I'll love you to the moon and back.
(Verse 3)
Melissa, my youngest bright-eyed star, five years down the line she came,
Baby blue eyes, dirty-blonde hair, strong-willed with a steady flame.
Loyal hands that patch the world and hold the family close and tight,
My restorer of hope when days are dim, my reason to stand and fight.
We share coffee on the kitchen step, we trade jokes and patch the seams,
She keeps our porch light warm at night, she holds the map of all our dreams.
(Bridge)
If I could borrow time for one more day, I'd hold you close and softly say,
Forever eighteen months, Nicole, your light will never fade away.
I'd swing you once more on that porch swing, hum that old lullaby,
Remember peanut-butter kisses, muddy jeans, and stars in July.
(Chorus - Variation)
They're my three reasons for living — Kim, Nicole, Melissa, my sky,
They're my three main accomplishments, the reason I keep trying.
From the gravel of our driveway to the wide and open track,
Thank you for letting me be your mommy — I'll love you to the moon and back.
(Outro)
No matter when it is my time to go, remember what I say:
I'm proud beyond all measure — all three of you light my way.
Love always, forever and a day — Mom, beneath the porch-light glow,
My daughters, my reasons, my everything — wherever you may go.
