May 24 2011

{ and I thought I loved you then … }

The other day he asked me to marry him.

Told me I was his girlfriend and that I was prettier than his rubber band gun. Oh how that boy has a way a with words…

Yesterday I was sitting in the dining room talking to Linz on the phone about Wayne. I was crying softly enough that I thought Caeden wouldn’t know, but out of the blue he walked into the room and placed his little hand on my shoulder. Told me that he missed Daddy, too, but that he was super strong from drinking Gatorade and THAT is the secret to not needing to cry.

I looked at him, nose red, eyelashes clumped together and I told him that he always made me feel better.

I love this little guy so much. For the old soul that he has, for the way he rushes to my rescue, for his unyielding ability to make ANYTHING of out Legos.

(First picture: “Caeden, tell Mama how much you looooooove her!” Caeden said, “Moooom! That’s a secret!!!” And then embarrassed, he shut down. SO much like his Mom. Makes me love him even more.)

Posted in After, Caeden

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jesspress - May 24, 2011 - 10:54 am

tender
precious
love

Shelby - May 24, 2011 - 11:27 am

amazing boy Val.Keeping giving him that Gatorade. xxoo

Lita - May 24, 2011 - 11:31 am

So sweet. Maybe you should have a daily gatorade date with him…

Cathy - May 24, 2011 - 12:40 pm

what a sweet, wonderful man he is going to become…

Chelsa - May 24, 2011 - 1:06 pm

love him, love you…

elizabeth pellette - May 24, 2011 - 1:25 pm

awww… he is such a sweet boy..

Alaina - May 24, 2011 - 1:34 pm

Nothing is more perfect than children and their sweet innocence. What an amazing boy you have!

Susan - May 24, 2011 - 1:43 pm

What a sweet little boy! I think daily Gatorade’s are in order. So honest with his thoughts no matter what! My eyes are watering!

jaime lackey - May 24, 2011 - 4:36 pm

so precious. i am so happy he is able to pick you up when you need it. cade wants to marry me, too and that he likes me better than spiderman. they have a way of melting our hearts!

Cat - May 24, 2011 - 11:40 pm

val, he looks just like you.

Mirys - May 25, 2011 - 8:23 am

I just love your son! His is the best! Ok… maybe he is the best TIED with my own son (rsrsrsrsrs).

Isn´t it adorable when they try to protect and confort us?

But, once I was crying at church (some guy played the bass just like my husband…) and Guigo (my son) just panic! Mommy stop crying! Mommy I´ve already cleaned your eyes, so stop now! Mommy please… Mommy I´m here! I´m here! Why are you crying if I´m here and Nina (daugther) is here too?

Since then, I stoped crying in public…

Kisses and blessings.
Mirys
http://www.diariodos3mosqueteiros.blogspot.com

PS: I´ll try give Guigo some gatorade… Perhaps this is REALLY the magic secret!

Misty Little - May 25, 2011 - 8:27 am

So precious…you’re so lucky to have such a sweet little boy and little girl…children are amazing..peace and love to you and yours

Cassie - May 25, 2011 - 8:43 am

how precious! love you guys!

In the Moment | Valerie Koop

{ and I thought I loved you then … }