There is a reason why I didn’t have any sound bytes for Oliver this week. Speech isn’t his strong suit. He says and does plenty of hilarious things that make me laugh, but they’re not always the kind of stories that other people would understand. It’s all very, “you had to be there” – these anecdotes in the world of developmental delays…
But in just a few words of his off kilter conversational stylings – he can reduce me to a muddy puddle in the public showers of motherhood tears:
Oliver: Big hug Mommy!
Me: [gasping for air in his bone crushing embrace] I love your hugs honey. They’re the best ones.
Oliver: Best hugs, Mommy. Best friend hug.
Then time stopped and I didn’t know if I’d ever breathe again.
Through the series of fireworks exploding in my heart [LOVE! HOPE! FEAR! ANGER! GRATITUDE! aaaand….wait for it….wait for it….UNREASONABLE, UNMITIGATED FAITH THAT IT WILL ALL TURN OUT OKAY!], I wished with every fiber of my being that he’ll one day look at me and roll his eyes at the ridiculous notion that his mother would ever be his best friend.
If that makes any sense.
That makes total sense. :)
Agreed. Total sense.
PS Loved the pulled pork videos. I would like to see Hood children videos – since I can never seem to get over and actually sit for them!
Makes perfect sense :)
Oh it does, oh yes it does.
Oh, Kate. Keep the unmitigated faith.
That's so heart-touching and sweet.
You said I'm your best friend so you can be his. After all, if your Mom's not your best friend, who is?
Perfect sense…you made me cry.
It totally makes sense. Big hugs.
Heartbreakingly sweet.
Totally makes sense and I hope you get your wish. :)
I'm loving your sound bytes!
This is just so, so precious.
Lovin your sound bytes. Keep 'em comin!
How sweet! and yes, makes sense :)
So touching!
Certainly makes sense…
Wonderful weekend~
This is sweet, Kate. I love your writing. Also, a big thanks for that very kind comment on Laura Trevey's blog. Big hug from me, too!
What a beautiful moment.