XOXOXO

Hugs & Kisses

For as long as I can remember, XO has represented a “virtual” hug and kiss sent to me from someone I love.  And, while virtual hugs and kisses are good, real ones are better!

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For the last several weeks, Little Man has started showing affection for us, rather than just a tolerance and expectation that we will meet his every need/want/whim.  The affection started with random hugs and has morphed into the sweetest little combos of hugs and kisses!  If he knew the power those little kisses hold, I’d be getting a LOT more of them!

Each morning when Little Man awakes, we bring him into our bed in the hope of a few more minutes (or hours) of sleep; often this transition occurs at 3 or 4am!  DH starts out snuggling Little Man as the crib is on his side of the bed.  Usually around 6am, Little Man moves over and sprawls his tiny frame across my chest (and sometimes my face).  Eventually, Little Man tires of using me for a mattress and climbs over to DH and insists they get up!

But lately, Little Man has been showing appreciation for our morning snuggle time.  He’ll wriggle his whole body as if he’s somehow going to be able to sink further into me by doing so, and as the wriggling ends he’ll let out a little sigh.  All the while he has the sweetest little grin on his face; it captivates me!  And then, once he’s good and comfortable, he’ll turn his head back toward my face and push his lips against mine.  No pucker, a little slobber as a bonus, and my heart just melts.

It is a good thing that this little boy doesn’t know the power he possesses!  He could rule the world with those little arms and itty bitty little kisses!