Sweetness!!!

No I am not talking about candy! Although candy is becoming more of an intruder to my once candyless home. But I am referring to the sweetness of people. I have been doubly blessed to have 2 amazingly SWEET children. Now I am not referring to when the might be having a tantrum at the grocery store, but when they feel happy and safe in our home.

My 2 year old wonderful, spirited little girl can be suprisingly in an instant. She will become my "snuggle bunny" as she calls it and lays it on. She grasps my face and rubs her cheeks next to mine. Gives me a nose nuzzle and says "Your the best mommy in the whole world". She is very tactile and likes touching my face a lot. I love these moments and will stop numerous times a day to receive one of these snuggle sessions.

My 5 year old tender, bright son is in Kindergarten for much of the day. When he gets home mostly we begin a bargaining session of how much computer or Tv time is going to be allotted to the day. But he cares for people, in general, quite a bit. I sometime wonder what altruistic profession he might choose one day. So for my husband and I, we get a LOT of love back from him. He is very expressive and makes sure that no one leaves the house without a hug and a kiss. Life lessons to be learned from a 5 year old for sure. And just last night while tucking him in to bed, I teared up while I told him how proud we were of him and his reading. And a moment later, he had tears of "joy" while he said he had the "greatest mom and dad ever".

It is this sweetness from both of them that I remember whenever those tantrums arrive. Yes, even in the grocery store!