The other day Fernando and I were sitting in the parked car listening to music as we waited for my sister-in-law to get home. Windows down, enjoying the warm sun, Kyler unbuckled himself from his car seat to play with his toy race cars in the back seat. After a few minutes I felt a small tug on my long dark hair... I turned around and Kyler is grinning at me. The words that came out of my 3-year-old son's mouth completely made my day.
"Mom, I like your hair. It's so pretty!"
I reply with "Thank you Kyler, you're such a nice boy!"
"Mom, see me!" (Translation: Look at me)
I turn around and see him right over my shoulder.
What he said next made my entire year.
"Mommy... you're bootiful!" (Translation: Beautiful)
My heart instantly melted. This race car loving, dinosaur roaring toddler thinks his mommy is beautiful. And I'm the lucky mommy! We must be doing something right as parents for him to randomly dish out flattering compliments. He will make a great husband one day. But, not for a long long long time... For now he is still mine and I will take the compliments as they come!
Moral of this blog post -- you're most cherished "things" in life will be the memories of sweet little moments with loved ones.
Love and Los Locos,
Katie
