Cereal in a bowl with "mullk"

Oh, Julia. Please help me remember the fun we are having at this age before I wish it pass asap and not return in the teenage years!

Tonight, I was off the hook for dinner and bed time while I went over to a friend's house to have "mom" time. I can't tell you how good it felt to be away; to feel normal around other moms, to know that they are tired, that they struggle with juggling all of their roles too. It was different because I wasn't cooking for them, or getting toys out for the kids...and man did that feel amazing! I sat, drank a glass of wine without misplacing it, ate an entire piece of pizza while sitting down and wasn't interrupted for anything while I got up and grabbed a second (because the toppings were the kind I loved). It was a simple outing. But one that I needed.

You are the sweetest thing I know... besides your brother. You complete my day. You make our mornings filled with love and our nights filled with joy! I couldn't imagine life without you. 

So tonight when I got to read you your two books before bed and hear your request for a drink, food and another book...I felt like I could do this. I felt like I could just love you for the good, the bad and the crazy for all the days to come! 

So instead of getting all three of your requests, you got a drink of water and a snuggle. After we talked and I shared how much I needed a snuggle, you shared that you needed me! Melt my heart...that's what you do. 

I can't wait for tomorrow to hear your request for cereal in a bowl with mullk.