Today I received the best Mother’s Day gift. It wasn’t anything that could be purchased or made; it could only come from the heart. Isn’t that the gift all Mommy’s want the most?
Background information: About 6 months ago Jacob started saying “I like you” instead of “I love you”. I’m still not quite sure why he says like instead of love. He says this phrase quite often which is usually followed by a hug, a kiss, or a quick snuggle in your lap.
Sunday afternoon Chase and I were sitting on the couch watching tv while the 3 boys ran around the house. Jacob decided to sit on Chase’s lap and snuggle up to him. Out of the blue he says to Chase, “I like you”. Chase responded with, “I like you too buddy.” It took every ounce in me not to cry at that moment to see the two of them snuggled up and professing their “like” for each other.
Why do I consider this the best Mother’s Day gift? Because it confirms that I’m making the right decision moving in with Chase. It confirms that Garrett and Jacob are capable of opening themselves up to another man other than Jimmy (not that Chase is there to replace him). It’s not only about Chase and me; it is also about our children.
To all my Mommy friends I hope you had a great Mother’s Day!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Happy Mother's Day
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Here comes Peter Cottontail
The kids woke up pretty early Sunday morning and, to my surprise, didn't notice the 3 baskets filled with candy sitting on the couch waiting for them. Instead they were more concerned with playing one of the new games that Garrett received yesterday for his birthday. It took some probing, but they finally realized the Easter Bunny came to visit while they were sleeping.
I didn't get the reaction I was hoping for. They took one look, said "wow", and went on their merry way. What happened to the shear excitement of candy filled baskets, ripping the paper off as fast as you could, and eating all the candy in 0.7 seconds? Yes, I was disappointed not to see that!
After we ate some breakfast we did a mini egg-hunt in the front lawn. They seemed to love the hunting part even though it wasn't much of a challenge for them.
Devin found some eggs on the doorstep
The 3 boys
