Come here, child of mine, and climb up next to me. Snuggle your little body up against mine. With your munchkin voice, tell me all your wild adventures and everything that was new to you today. Let me kiss your chubby red cheeks and brush the too-long curls away from your eyes. One of these days I will have to break down and get your hair cut.
Come to me, my boy, and curl up on my lap. Lay your sleepy head upon my shoulder. Let me feel the gentle rise and fall of your chest and the sweetness of each precious breath on my neck. Close your eyes and dream of pirates or space heroes or John Deere tractors. Only let me keep you right here with me. I know you would sleep better in your bed, but today I don't want to leave you there.
How I have treasured your smiles, your giggles, your belly laughs! And how your tears have brought silent tears of my own. My heart is filled with so many hopes and dreams for you. And yet I know you can only grow and bloom and chase your dreams if I am willing to let you go.
Come, my son, and sit beside me. You have turned into a young man in the blink of an eye. You are filling your mind with knowledge, developing incredible skills, and forging the character you will take with you into manhood. I am overcome with joy and pride as I watch you allowing God to mold you into the person He wants you to be. I pray that you will seek after Him and follow Him with all your heart, all the days of your life. And even when you have left this house and have a family of your own, you will never be too old for your mother's hugs, kisses, encouragement, and love.
I know that day will come before I am ready. So I will cherish every moment between now and then. I can't hold you forever. Just let me hold you for a little while longer.
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