Whenever I am having a rough day, or a sad day, or an upsetting day, I can always count on my little Handsome Pants to cheer me up. Big E knows just what to say when I need a little pick me up. This evening was kinda rough and out of nowhere Big E turns to me and tells me I’m his favoritist, prettiest, most special mommy. Then I tell him how great he is and how much I love him. In return he tells me how much he loves me and how wonderful I am. And then I reciprocate. We go back and forth and back and forth. By the end of that exchange, I’m feeling a whole lot better!

He’s like that, though. He is my overtly affectionate kid that often offers words of kindness and love long before they are sought after. He likes to stroke my face or hold my hand. He compliments my clothing or my cooking. He goes out of the way to make his momma feel special.

There’s a lucky girl out there somewhere and when she finds him (many, many years from now) I hope she realizes what a treasure she has!!