"I Love You, Mommy!"

We had yet another BEAUTIFUL day today. Every time, I close up the house for the winter and turn the heat on, I find myself opening the windows up again for another few days of beautiful weather. No complaints from me though, it was really nice to be outside without coats on in mid November. It was so funny watching some people on our block put up their Christmas lights in shorts and a tee shirts! Today, we hit 70 degrees again! So, I took Jack outside and we just played and played. We didn't go very far...mostly just in our backyard and down the block, but Jack still had a blast!

Lately, I find myself realizing more and more that I will really miss "Mommy and Jack" time once his new little brother or sister arrives. I really enjoy his company so much! Today, we were sitting in his fort on top of his swing set (don't even ask how I got up there with him...it was not pretty!) and out of the clear blue, he said, "I love you, Mommy!!!" and then gave me a big hug. This is not the first time he has said this, but something about this particular moment with him made me cry. I will never forget our special little moments when it is just him and I. There will always be a special place in my heart for my sweet, precious, oldest, little, boy. There is certainly plenty of love for another baby (I can't wait actually!), but for today, it is another cherished "Mommy and Jack" day. I have decided that he and I will continue to have some alone time together each week. My mind is already churning up some ideas of some fun "dates" I plan to take him on even after his new brother or sister arrives. Date #1= McDonalds for a Happy Meal. I can't go wrong with that choice!!!

Please enjoy the photos that I took of Jack playing outside near our house today. Again, what a beautiful day. I sure do love my beautiful boy! "I Love You, Mommy"....these could be the very best four consecutive words ever to be spoken!