"Mommy, I just love you so much. "
That's what I came home to this evening, accompanied by hugs and kisses. For sitting in a five-hour board meeting, I was feeling very fulfilled and happy with my day, (really, it's true!) but Ian just swooped in and made it a hundred times better.
For those who don't know, the Sonoran Desert Chorale is the outstanding choir that performs in the Mesa and Scottsdale area. Our director, Jeff Harris, was chosen as this year's Arizona Music Educator's Association Music Educator of the Year. I am privileged to work behind the scenes for these people who truly love to make choral music together. Sitting all afternoon in a board meeting would probably not be someone's idea of great fun, but apparently it's mine, because I really enjoyed it. I came home thinking that this is how you should feel when you leave work.
So that, when you are faced with a little boy who loves you that much, you still feel content with yourself instead of resentful that something takes time away from him.
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It's heartwarming when we hear our children say those words. Still looking forward to the day they come out of my Mattie's mouth. One can hope, eh? *HUGS & SMILES*
Things like that really do tug at your heart strings though don't they? Along with the little things they do when they aren't exactly being well-behaved but give you an answer -or even just a look - and you want to laugh but don't dare, so you have to quickly look away or lose your power of authority then with 'em too! Just like your blog name - "These are the days!"
Oh, that is so sweet. I miss my boys telling me that! I can still hear my oldest saying, "Mommy, I yove you." He couldn't say his Ls. So cute. (he's the one with the little dog on my blog).
Isn't it wonderful when the balance you're trying to keep between work and family is so clearly working. I loved it when my son (now 34) would be pressed against the window waiting for me to come home. I can still hear him "She's here, she's here!" He was always just so genuinely, openly happy to see me.
I've been lurking for a bit but "Mommy I love you so much" just tugged at me. You have a wonderful blog.
well now you know that inner peace does exist! and to top it off with such a welcome is even better.
Glad you had such a great day!
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