I am Grateful...

I feel so grateful this morning....

After my sweet husband and son made me breakfast and brought me Mothers day gifts Sunday morning they headed off to Grandmas house to spend the afternoon with her. They allowed me to go to a special evening of Music in Ann Arbor at The Ark to see Willie Watson and Mandolin Orange. I was able to spend a few magical hours with my best friend in the world and just have some Mommy time. When I returned home, I walked into the kitchen to this special little note and gifts on the counter. I thought to myself...How truly lucky I am. Just then, I heard little footsteps and a little face peeking out from the hallway. Jeff was sleeping but Jake had waited...lying awake for me to return home. It was late and I said, 

"Shouldn't you be asleep sweet boy?"

 "Yes but I missed you and I wanted to see you get your gifts"

 "Do you like your Manatea Mom?" 

"Oh my gosh, I LOVE it so much!" 

"And I LOVE YOU so much"

Then I crawled into his bed and listened as he told me about all of his adventures from the day....

The big moon shining through his window, lighting his face...

You know when you have one of those moments that you feel so much love that your heart could just burst?

That was one of those moments.

What a special sweet boy I have been given...

I am grateful....

I am grateful for his sweetness....

I am grateful for his sensitivity...

I am grateful for his innocence...

I am grateful for his compassion...

I am grateful for the rough mornings...

I am grateful for his smiles...

I am grateful for his tears...

I am grateful for everything that he is...

He is my little Buddha and he has taught me so much about life and love.

He heals me.

Thank you my sweet boy.