She rolled over and brought her face to mine.
Half asleep and still in dreamland, she curled one arm around my neck and gently said, "I'm going to snuggle you mama, so you can stay warm." Her voice filled with such innocence and compassion.
A snooze button ready to sound off, my desire to leave our warm, cozy bed diminished.
With only 3 and a half years of experience, she has already mastered grabbing my heart.
"I love you to your heart."
A phrase she made up. A phrase I hope she never stops saying.
The phrase that made me want to stay in bed with her all day.
One sweet gesture can take away the previous night's struggle to get into bed.
And can melt your heart all over again.
"Mama, I''m going to be a good listener today."
The promise of a new day, a new beginning.
A reminder to be merciful and kind.
They are learning.
We are all learning.
They teach us so much.
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Oh, so true! My daughter came up with the phrase "I love you too much!" and it goes straight to my heart every time she says it. Wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteOh, the sweetness of that moment! I love her cute phrase of expressing her love for you. So, so very warm and just brimming with love.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful glimpse of the bigger picture through a simple moment. Love this! Thanks for linking today. I have a feeling you'll look back at this post and smile something fierce. :)
SO adorable. Don't you just wish everyday could be an all day snuggle fest. :)
ReplyDeleteMy hustler doesn't use words. She says "Mama, look!" and then cuts her eyes in the way that makes me laugh loudest. Then she smiles and snuggles closer. I am definitely the student!
ReplyDeleteI love mornings like this. What a sweet moment.
ReplyDeleteAww!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet moment! And such a sweet phrase she made up. Lovely. :)
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