Monday, July 5, 2010

Cherishing Sweet Life


If there is one thing in life
I truly cherish,
I'd have to say that it is my
family.
And especially each one of my
sweet CHILDREN.

I cherish the time we spend together.
The fun & playful times.
The special times.
The quiet times.

And I have found that
you can never dish out too many kisses.
Or give too many hugs.

And even better,
you can never get too many kisses.
Or get too many hugs.

Plenty of
hugs,
kisses
and
"I love you's"
are exchanged
everyday in our home.


With Eric
I always request
an
"Eric HUG"
daily.
Which are so sweet.
And never in short
supply.
Above Eric's bed is the quote,
"I Love You to the Moon and Back"
Which is true.

With Megan
I must hear these words,
"I love you mum mum"
countless times each day.
Along with dozens of
hugs and kisses which she shares
not only with me,
but with just about
everyone.

Katie-Kate
is my cuddle bug.
She and I cuddle together.
And kiss noses.
She leaves me love notes.
Which are
hanging from magnets
All over my fridge.
My favorite one reads,
"I wuv mom"!

Love notes are
left in lunches.
On beds.
Doors.
Sent as texts.
And stuck on bathroom
mirrors.

There certainly is an abundance
of love in our home.
And affection.
And for that, I am deeply
Grateful.

This past holiday weekend,
I learned of a childhood
friend's almost 10 year old boy
and pride and joy,
passing away in a tragic
boating accident.
{Read about this amazing family here: Harris Beach Bums}
This incident has
reminded me to
never take my loved
ones
for granted.
And the special
moments we share together.

I truly cherish the hugs.
The kisses.
The fun times.
The quiet times.
The love notes.
The "I love you's".
so much more now.

And most importantly,
I've been reminded
of how vital it is
to keep the one's you
love close around
you.

And when you
do, you will
forever
cherish
those sweet, tender moments
you share together~
Forever....and ever.



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