How much do I love my sons? I never tire of talking about them, listening to them, and so appreciate their thoughtfulness and care. Each so individual, yet so much alike. Each an angel unaware; blessings in my life.
- I love hearing his voice first thing in the morning. His voice crackles with sleep, drawn into the kitchen by the smell of breakfast.
- He depends on me more than anyone else.
- He is so tall that he will pick me up to give me hugs.
- He kisses my forehead and calls me, "mama".
- He makes me feel better when I have a tough day.
- He wants to give money to the homeless man we see on the off-ramp.
- He loves dogs and they love him in return.
- He named his pet fish, Gavin, and wanted a brother named, Gavin.
- He loves chocolate cupcakes with white frosting.
- He says "hi" to everyone.
- They made up a language of their own.
- He gets super exited when something comes in the mail; except not so much now, as he has aged enough to get bills.
- How committed he is to his girlfriend or wife.
- He still loves to play with all of the matchboxes that I have saved since he was a small child.
- He loves Stone Cold ice cream.
- He gives me hugs when he wants something.
- He loves his brothers even though he states that they annoy him.
- He is well-behaved and respectful to all he meets.
- He has an exceptional work ethic.
- He loves his huge tool box and carefully makes sure all tools are in order.
- I love the smell of his hair.
- His eyes are the color of the ocean.
- He finds joy in making others laugh.
- He opens doors for those older than he is.
- He loves to keep a clean, neat bedroom.
- He keeps life interesting and impulsive.
- He is a dreamer and has wonderful plans for the future.
- When I look at him, I see my heart.
- He loves to draw, paint, and create; just like me.
- Sometimes, but not often, he lets me win when we play games.
- He see people for who they are and not what they look like.
- His eyes will tear when he is sad.
- He is brave and willing to try new things.
- He is quick to forgive everyone.
- He loves for me to play the piano while he lays on the floor and listens.
- He is gentle with children and animals.
- He is great storyteller.
- He has a sardonic sense of humor.
- He is a born negotiator.
- He brings me flowers and a diet coke with lime to my employment, "just because".
- He assumes that every person he meets is a friend he hasn't met yet.
- He is a great storyteller.
- He snuggles up to me when we watch movies.
- He is possessive and protective of me.
- He sends me random text messages.
- He proudly introduces me to everyone he knows.
- He loves to surprise me with meals and chores being completed so I can work on my homework.
You may think that this is a lot but this describes ALL of my sons and the relationship that I have with them. I could go on and on and on about how wonderful they are and how proud they make me feel. So many blessings; so little words to describe how phenomenal they are, because ..
I ride the dark horse ..
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