Grateful Day 29: Hugs & Kisses

All my love - from here to the moon and back

As I am pondering today what I am grateful for, I can't help but to think back to when our boy's were little.  I remember holding them and kissing them as much as I could.  I remember when they got a little older, their little arms around my neck when they were scared, hurt, sad or just needing a hug.  I remember them learning to give kisses and blow kisses.  I remember when they learned to say "love you" back when I said it to them.  I remember their little feet running to greet Brian or I upon our return home and their little faces just beaming.  (Yep, the tears are flowing...)

Some things never change - my boys still give the best hugs and kisses only now they also recognize when I need a hug or "love".  They end every phone call, text or evening with an "I love you" or "Love you too" even if they are with their friends.  And instead of kisses, they give "winks".  And I couldn't ask for more.  I am so grateful to be a mom and to have this joyous experience of raising my beautiful boys.  I adore them and I hope they know that their love and encouragement as well as the memories we share are by far one of my greatest treasures.