Alexander and I, after our bedtime stories.
"I was a baby. Now I'm a big boy. I'm not a baby anymore. But my brother is. And I'm not".
"That's right. You are a big boy now. But do you know what?"
"What?"
"I loved you when you were a baby. I loved you so, so much. But I love you even more now. I love my big boy even more".
"Aww. Thanks Mummy. I love you to the moon".
"I love you to the moon and back".
We play this for a while, before I finally untangle myself from his delicious embrace. As I leave the room...
"Mummy?"
"Yes darling?"
"Thank You so much"
"For what, Alexander?"
"For making me a person".
Sigh.
It's been my pleasure, little one.
Ahh, he really is just pure loveliness. XXX
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful exchange. You lucky girl xx
ReplyDeleteOh my! That just made my whole body tingle and tears spring to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteHe is so so beautiful. Be proud Mel, Alexander is an amazing little boy.
Awwwww.... that is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteHe is so adorable. How cute.
ReplyDeleteHeartstopppingly gorgeous! How did you keep breathing after something so exquisite??
ReplyDeleteOnly just, Ave. Only just. Joel and I stopped dead in our tracks and just looked at each other, both tearing a little. Then both, at the same moment were on his bed snuggling. :)
ReplyDeletehow lovely Melissa.
ReplyDeleteIt's moments like those that make being a parent so rewarding.
Hope you are doing okay.
Talk about melt your heart!!
ReplyDeletexxx
Awww, how sweet!
ReplyDeleteThat is just beautiful. You have a very special boy there.
ReplyDeleteAwww... so lovely.
ReplyDeleteThese are the precious moments we remember forever.