{ Moments }...

Today, I had a "melt my heart" moment.
Today, Drew said, "Mom, I miss you when you're not with me."
It was one of those sentences that completely melts the heart of any mother.

I almost didn't hear him say it. We were at the bar in the kitchen. It was during that crazy time of day; Kaylee and Jake had just barely walked in the door from school, they were pulling snacks out of the fridge and pantry, backpacks all over the place, homework tossed on the counter, everyone talking (to me) at once. Sound familiar?

I think I remember not hearing him at first and then thinking "Wait, someone just said something to me, what was it?" Then I asked Drew "What did you say?" He told me again. I didn't understand why he was telling me this, after all, I was with him all day. Then I remembered having a dr. appt. that morning and Mel watched Drew for me (thank you Mel). My morning had been forgotten about already. But Drew remembered and in the middle of everything going on around us, he thought to tell me. So sweet...

I love when little rewarding moments like that sneak up on me in the middle of chaos. It helps to calm the nerves a little and to see that I am, indeed, loved and appreciated in my household. Who knew??? Most importantly, that our children just love to be with us! Aren't the simple things in life the best?