It's hard for me to not do good at something. I used to be a gymnast, but I quit. It's been really hard for me, cause i used to be really strong and have abs. I'm still strong, but I just feel like I need to get off my butt and do something, but I'm lazy. And I'm worried that as I get older I will become bigger and bigger.
Its seems like Jamie is using reasoning because he is reasoning with Mike that he wont regret it, that is what i think it is
Answer:
The speaker is the daughter of whom the poem is about. she is filled with admiration of her mother. And very thankful that her mother taught her English.