Wagon Ride

Car talk

This morning on the way to school and work...
Oli: Mom! Look at the trees! They are so colorful! Some are green, some are flowery, and I see RED! (said enthusiastically!).


AND - at the park the other day he saw some flowers from a tree in the grass, he ran over and said, "It's BEAUTIFUL!  Come and look!"


I love his enthusiasm for beauty and for new things.

Thanks, Mom

Tonight in bed it was all quiet...then:
Oli:  Thanks, Mom.
Me:  For what?
Oli:  For the Hawkeye football you gave me on Valentine's Day.
Me:  (smiling) I was hoping you would like it!
Oli:  I have a gift for you.  I have three gifts for you.
Me:  Oh, I'm excited!  What are they?

Then, my boy leaned over and gave me a great smooch on the cheek!  (gift number 1).  Next, he put his lips on my hear and whispered, "I love you!" (gift number 2).  Last he sat up and made the I-Love-You sign with his right hand!  (gift number 3).

Three perfect gifts all for me!  I love every single one of them!  AND, it's not even Valentine's Day!  It's March 21!  :o)

Hands

The other night in bed Oliver reached for my hand and said, "I like holding your hand."
(ahhhhhh!  I loved that moment!!!)
I replied, "I love it too!"

I thought to myself...I hope he still likes holding my hand in ten years.  Heck, I hope he still likes holding my hand next week, next month, next year...!!!!

I absolutely love walking with him and holding his hand.

I love when we walk into Apple Tree (school) and he reaches up for my hand - so natural.  I want it to stay that way.