Sitting on the couch about to watch some television with my son after a long day, I looked over at my Kindergartener who sat next to me and asked him, “What was the best part of your day today sweetie?”
He thought for a moment and didn’t say anything.
And then there was a little more silence.
He turned his head in the other direction and mumbled under his own breath, “I can’t believe I’m even saying this…”
I wasn’t exactly sure what I was about to hear, but I was intrigued by his reaction. I turned toward him anxiously waiting to hear what he was going to share with me; I thought for sure it was going to be about some little girl in his class or his favorite Valentine’s Day card he received – or even how much fun he had during recess.
I glanced at him, grabbed his hand and asked one more time, “So…tell me! What was the best part of your day today?”
He dipped closer toward me and carefully whispered in my ear, “Being here right now. With you, Mommy.”
My heart.
Melted.
Completely.
Seven words spoken, seven words I want etched in my brain forever.
I wrapped my arms around that fleeting moment and then embraced my son. Even if only for an instant – I have seven gorgeous words engrained in my mind for a lifetime.
Oh goosebumps, there could not be a more perfect moment from your little guy. I’m sure you will be hanging onto this for a long time.
Twitter: ThetaMom
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YES! Such a long time – want to hold onto it forever.
Twitter: AlisonSWLee
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Oh be still my heart!
Twitter: ThetaMom
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Love these moments
Twitter: singdwingangel
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OH man perfection…
Twitter: KimberlyAMuro
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Oh, how beautifully perfect! I know you’ll hold on to that moment for a long time!
Twitter: CourtneyKirklnd
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Oh how sweet! I know that’s one of those moments that you will hold onto forever.
Twitter: GalitBreen
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Ohmyheart, this is stunning.
I love this moment, and I love that you captured it.
Lucky Mama, yes. Lucky boy, too.
(Beautiful post, friend.)
Twitter: JackieCross
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Such a sweet moment…. rare and so amazing. Cherish those moments because as kids get older we are not as cool as they once though!
Twitter: itrocks2bmom
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Sooooo sweet! I love moments like these. The older they get the more precious they are. What a cutie!
Twitter: jenniferprobst
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OH, boy, this got me. Big time. You presented it so beautifully – every mother in the world gave a deep sigh. that is the absolute best!
You brought tesrs to my eyes. What acbeautiful moment.
Twitter: angelaamman
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This is perfect. I have tears, so I can’t even imagine how you felt when he said it. Thank you for sharing it here.
Twitter: IHaveLanded
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Oh Heather! A testament to the mom and the woman you are for sure. How wonderful!
Swoon. That is the sweetest thing I’ve heard all day!
Sweetest thing ever!
Twitter: Sensible Moms
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Oh, those are the moments to treasure. So sweet!
Twitter: SeekingGrace316
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oh my heaven! That has to be the sweetest moment ever! I would say he’s a keeper. =)
Twitter: tsharp12
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Whew, that grabbed me in the throat a little bit. Love! I love when they are their genuinely sweetest selves!
Twitter: tabithablue
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AHHH MAZ ING!! Love this. It really is a total heart melt… and you know with them it’s so real and true. Kids are game-changers, and this is one of the best ways to say I love you!
okay. my heart just jumped and just me suck in my breath! I think that is the sweetest thing I have heard all year!
and I cannot even type… but you get the idea. I was moved…
That is very very sweet…I would have had tears pouring down my face!
Precious!!! I have missed you so much!