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I adore my children! Recently they just celebrated birthdays. James turned 2 on May 29th and Dominic turned 4 on June 8th. First of all, I can hardly believe that! All you moms are probably nodding your heads in agreement; reflecting on the thought that time flies! All of a sudden my firstborn is 4 and my newborn is 2!
These pictures truly reflect the personalities of my little men. They both bring unsurpassable amounts of joy and laughter and touch my heart each day in a new way.
Dominic has a habit of constantly drinking out of my water bottle on a daily basis. The other day in a slightly frustrated manner Scott asked him "Why do you always have to drink out of mommy's cup?" In a most sincere, honest and matter of fact reply Dominic answered "Because you're so sweet and wonderful mommy!" I melted...
James is a cuddle bug and currently is all about mommy. As frustrating as this can be at times (only because he wants me to hold him all the time) it is also very precious and I'm simply giving in because soon he'll be all about something else! Scott and I were recently on a week-long trip away from the boys. One evening I called to say good-night to the kids but unfortunetely I made James very upset and he began to scream on the phone. He thought we were coming to get him and didn't understand why I had been gone so long. As sad as it was to hear James cry, it was also heart-warming to know he missed me!
As parents we are used to expressing love towards our child or children. However it is something very special when your child begins to express and show love towards you; beyond the hug or kiss on the lips (don't get me wrong, those are very special too). I am so grateful for the expression of love. Sometimes you know it's coming and other times it jumps out and surprizes you. I don't want to take any of the special "love" moments with my boys for granted. They are so special!
I'd love to hear what qualities you admire about your children or a funny/cute "love" story. Please comment!
Lovingly,
Lydia
Like you my girls are always showering me with love. If not by their warm hugs and kisses by their word. I hear often, "Mommy you are the best mommy in whole world." or by the Flowers they pick for me or the drawings they make me. One story that was so cute was when Emily was 4 I think, It was almost my birthday and we got home late one night and she was playing with a glove in the car - as we stepped out and saw the beautiful full moon - Emily says, " Mommy, I'm going to catch the moon with this glove and give it to you for your birthday."
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