I love you too J
Sometime early this morning after K left for work, I felt someone creeping into the bed as silently as possible. I opened one eye and there was my 8 yr old climbing in beside me. I patted the spot next to me and smiled..."come on boogerface, let's snuggle" and so we did. Her and I went back to sleep, cuddled up in our own little ball. Those are the moments I forget sometimes to cherish. When I woke up it was nearly noon. I heard the phone ringing in the livingroom and opened my eyes and looked around, the 8yr old was beside me and on the other side of her the 4 yr old had stealthy climbed in without my noticing. They looked so innocent lying there both sound asleep. A feeling of love overtook me and I almost cried!
I came into my livingroom and sat at my desk, morning rituals you know. Sit at desk while coffee is brewing look at emails and do my detective works as I have been in the past few months. I don't want to be a detective today. SO I sat there staring blindly when I saw a simple piece of paper laying on my desk. In a childs hand it had a good sized heart drawn on it and three simple words scrawled in the center... I LOVE YOU! Awww what a wonderful way to start this day! I was once again reminded how very precious my little girls are, yes they drive me nuttier then a fruit cake at times, but they love as only a child can..completely unconditional! If only we could all feel that way, into our adult years I mean. I did write her a note back in large carefully printed words. J, I love you! I drew little hearts on it and signed it... love always, Mom. Im sure my note didn't mean nearly as much to her as her's did to me (it now its taped on the side of the fridge so I don't forget) but her smile when she read my words lit up the room for me...!!
Thank you God! For giving me beautiful children, for reminding me life is worth living, and for showing me how blessed I truly am.
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