I am one lucky lady to be loved by my husband and children every single day. I do not have to celebrate Valentine’s Day because I feel that affection always. Do I think its fun anyway? Yes, I do. I was pushing for Valentine’s Day date this year, since we haven’t been able to celebrate too much in the last few years, but our anniversary date hit it out of the park, and I couldn’t imagine trying to get ANOTHER date so soon after that one! As I’ve said, I do really hope to go on more dates with my husband this year, but it doesn’t exactly have to be weekly 😉 So today, we have nothing planned. We’ll probably do a bunch of work in the basement this evening, in preparation for the weekend ahead.
Since I don’t have any grand romantic plans to share with you, I’ll just tell you about the people I love the most! Oldest to youngest 😉
Brady Born. That handsome man is MINE. I’ve loved him for quite some time now, but it really doesn’t get old. I’m not even sure which angle of my love to talk about here. He works so very hard for us, and still comes home happy and loving and soft and willing to jump right in and be an involved father and husband. I fear he’s going to burn out on us. He hasn’t yet, but thats Brady. He’s going to keep on keeping on until he finally does burn out before he believes it will ever happen to him 😉 Right, Brady? Burnt out or not, your wife adores you, and appreciated every moment with you!!! You are an incredible man, seeming to only get better and better!! I love you!
Dekker Thomas. My oldest child, and it shows. You are SO responsible, and SO serious, but SOOO loving and sensitive. Dekker asked Brady for help buying me flowers yesterday. They picked me out a bouquet of light pink and white roses. This morning, before school, Dekker was feeling a bit down. I reminded him of the beautiful flowers he had bought me, and he lit right up, asking me if I really liked them, and which color I liked best. He figured the pink. He was right. He has grown so much recently, and I’m loving who and what I’m seeing!! So very proud. Love you, Dekker!
Laela Hazel. The girly. While she is very much a daddy’s girl, she has been SO silly and playful with me in the last few days! I have enjoyed her affection and games immensely. The hugs are longer and the laughs louder. Yesterday, we were running errands in the city. Brady was in the drivers seat, and I had climbed into the passengers seat. Laela quietly said “Mommy…” I looked back at her, and she has this silly grin on. “Want to tickle me?” You’d better believe it! I clicked my seatbelt back off before she could change her mind and I attacked her in her car seat. It was hilarious, and she squealed with joy! I tickled her until she was out of breath, and then hopped back into my spot. She giggled and gasped for a bit, and finally gained her composure before suggesting “Do that again?” I sure love her and her happy heart! Love you, sweet cheeks!
Rowan Toby. He has been so cuddly the last few days. I feel so much love for him, and from him. In the last little while, he has made it a mission to touch faces. As in with our faces. He will come over to me, and point to his face, saying “cheeks.” I then bend down and he’ll squish his face against mine, and just wait. Not for anything. Just for his cheek time to be over. When he’s done, he says “Thanks you!” and beetles off. Its the same with “mouf” and hair, which I’m pretty sure is really just heads. Just wants to lean something against me. He is constantly requesting hugs and kisses, all of which I am happy to provide. Just today, I was sitting beside his high chair while he was eating, and he reached over and just rubbed my shoulder. “There!” he goes. “Nice!” You are SO nice, Ro! I love you!
Solomon Brady. This little boy has been working on so many things recently. Teeth, food, tummy stuff, etc. He’s done his fair share of crying, and has not done his fair share of sleeping. But in between these things, he has the most BEAUTIFUL smile, and the EASIEST laugh to get!! He is an incredibly lovely person, I can already see it all forming. He loves his siblings so much, which warms my mama heart. They really love him too. He fits in SO well. I love you, Solly Wolly!
Theo. I think he gets to be my official valentine this year. While I love all of my kids equally, I miss him more than the others. After yesterday, I know he is officially gone. There is no longer any sign of him within my body. No blood, no hormones, no damage. No physical sign at all. But I know he was there, and he was dearly loved. He still is. Reminiscing about my love for his brothers and sister make me hurt worse for him, because I just know how amazingly well he would have fit into our bunch. Baby boy, you were SO anticipated, and SO loved. I probably would have been able to feel you move by now. But instead, I’ll celebrate my love for you from afar. One day we’ll get a GOOD snuggle in, but probably not for a while. Nothing is certain, thats for sure, but I am CERTAIN that you are precious. And loved. I love you.
Aaaaand this is the part of my day where I go hug my kids and cry. I’m so so fortunate. Spread some of that love around on those around you <3