Earlier today Alex and I were upstairs. He was in the playroom, and I was putting away clothes in his bedroom. Once I got everything squared away, I figured it was as good a time as any to make up his bed.
So I did.
A few minutes later, when the little man walked in his bedroom and surveyed the wonder of his newly made bed, he jumped up on the footboard and said “OH, MAMA! MY CLEAN BED! THANK YOU, MAMA!”
Then held out his arms so he could give me a big hug.
And I realized that there was no way, no way at all, that my heart could possibly process even one more ounce of love because the child, in that 30 second exchange, split my heart completely in two.
Those seemingly ordinary moments that suddenly turn into something spectacular and consequently take your breath away?
The best.
No doubt about it.
Oh! You got me! You really got me with that. You’ve captured the reality of Mommy Love in this one post.
Sweet, sweet, sweet!
Can we clone him? Cause I’d like to have one just like him.
Those are the memories that help you keep from strangling them in their sleep when they’re teenagers!! ;)
He’s a sweetie, that’s for sure. You and D must be doing something right with him. :)
It’s what I call a “Mary Moment”:
“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19
Love those.
Love it, love it. And that’s a cool thing to call it from Clemntine: a “Mary Moment”. Have to remember that!
How sweet. He appreciates that you love him in the simplest ways – making up his bed!
Ah, yes, the “Mary Moments” – precious precious times. I ask that God sear these moments into our memories so that we won’t lose these treasures.
oh my gosh, what a total sweetie.
can we say “my cup runneth over”??!!! so sweet!
Wow, it’s those moments that make being a Mom seem so worth it! I love when my kids thank me or tell me they love me for no reason at all. What a great little guy you have there!!
There is no better feeling. Makes you realize what an honor it is to be a mom.
I love it when my 4 yr old thanks me for the simple things. It helps remind me to be thankful too. It’s obvious that your son has a Mom and Dad that love him very much!
Can you come make up my kids bed? :)
Kids are cool and make you droool!
How precious! Enjoy those while you can…if you look at my entry today, you’ll see that they grow up way too fast!
Just makes your heart do cartwheels, doesn’t it?! Love it…
So sweet! Now how to take this trait into adulthood…? ;)
What a sweetheart! A precious memory for sure.
having children has definitely taught me the impact of just an ounce of gratitude !
Sweet little man!
That is just the sweetest thing I’ve ever read! Your little guy is just an absoulte sweetie!
No doubt about it is just right!