It's the little things that make it that much sweeter

It's been a while since I have written, and I apologize to anyone who takes the time to read my posts! I have started graduate school, and have fallen behind on all of my extracurricular writing due to have to constantly write papers! Things remain has hectic and crazy as ever, between my little man and me. We are constantly on the go, and while I love it, I would also love some downtime at home!

It's hard to believe my little monkey is already 4 1/2!! Time has truly flown and I am flabbergasted by it! We still have our rough times, and are making adjustments where needed, but "t" seems to be adjusting, or getting there. His sweet little heart sometimes has trouble grasping at the "Why's" in life, but keeping an open mind and an open heart works wonders. It is amazing what their little minds can recall and what they understand. He has so much love, and I hope he always stays this way. 

Yes, our lives are hectic and crazy, but I am so thankful for the "little" moments I get with him. The nights I get to read him and story and tuck him into bed, with his favorite blankets and animals by his side. I am thankful for the bond that he and I have shared and our little rituals that he have. Every night before I close his bedroom door, I say "Goodnight little bear" and he will reply, "Goodnight little berry". It may sound silly to some, but it always makes me smile. Even the billion and one times I hear, "Wait mommy!! I have to tell you one more thing!" Typically this is how he tells me he wants one more hug or one more kiss. And totally melts my heart!

Last Monday, knowing I had to work late, my mom picked him up from school. After an extensive trip to Target, mom let him pick out an ornament for her Christmas tree that was "his" ornament. This is a tradition she started when she bought everyone in our family an ornament for her tree that represented him. For example, mine is a swimmer for the many years I spent swimming competitively. He picked out Jake from Jake and the Neverland Pirates. When I came to pick him up, he excitedly grabbed my hand, asked me to close my eyes, and led me into the room where she keeps her tree. After he told me I could open my eyes, he exclaimed with so much excitement, "Look Mommy!!! I'm next to you! We're like a FAMILY!!!" Tears started welling up in my eyes and it was all I could do not to let them fall. I picked him up, squeezed him hard, and said "We ARE a family!" 

Moments like this make all the rough ones that much sweeter. I know that as he gets older, they will be few and far between. I am so thankful that right now, in this given time, these moments happen quite often with him. His heart is huge and he is such an amazing little man. I look forward to seeing what God has in store for him, and I know in my heart it is something HUGE!! Does he test my patience? Yes. Does he drive me crazy? Yes. Does he have my wrapped around his little finger? Most definitely.