This morning when we sat in the kitchen, the rest of the house still asleep, we created a memory that will last with me forever. I asked you for some lovin and you said, “wubin? What’s that?” I snuggled your face and nibbled your cheek and gave you hugs. You hugged me right back and gave me a kiss on the lips and said, “That wubins?” “Yes.” I said, “That’s lovins’.” We cuddled some more and I asked you if I could take your picture and you said yes, and looked right into the camera and smiled.
Right now, your 2 ½ year old self, you are so lovable and sweet. You will turn to me throughout the day and out of the blue you’ll exclaim, “I love you.” We play games in which you pretend to leave and I beg you not to. You’ll turn around and assure me that you’ll be back. When I pretend to cry you come running to me and with a huge smile you’ll say, “I’m back. I’m right here.” We hug in mock reunion. Sometimes when I hug you it is a bit bittersweet for me because I know your baby softness will soon be lost to the muscular body of a little boy. I try not to dwell too much on losing your babyhood and instead I focus on the unique and awesome boy that you are becoming. I treasure you. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you and where your fun and loving personality will take you.
Love,
Mom
After this read I ran over to my boys to wub on them. Thank you for touching moment inspired by you!
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Posted by: Shelly Figueroa | September 01, 2009 at 02:24 PM