A couple weeks ago, he was having a very cranky night, and at bedtime, he was being, let's just say 'less than cooperative.' He refused to snuggle and have our usual bedtime talk, didn't want to give hugs or kisses, the works. So I boosted myself up to his bunk bed and said, "Goodnight Cooper. I love you. Even when you're crabby." And I went on my way.
Fast forward to tonight. We had a good night by all accounts, Cooper was cheery and cooperative. Even snuggly :). As I finished tucking the big kids in, I boosted up to Cooper's bed to give him one last kiss and told him he was the best thing that ever happened to me (my favorite thing to say to the kids at bedtime!!) and that I loved him.
He said, "Mom, why do you love me even when I'm crabby?"
I wanted to say a million things. ...because everyone gets crabby sometimes ...because you love ME even when I'm crabby ...because there is no one else in the world who will ever love you as unconditionally as your mom and dad ...because even on your worst days, you and your brother and sister are still my greatest blessings ...because your worst day is another kids' best day ...because that's what God trusts me to do ...the reasons are too numerous to count!
For tonight, my response was, "Because I'm your mom. I love you no matter what. There is NOTHING you could ever do that would make me not love you."
He just smiled, hugged me again and said, "Mom, you're the best."
Thanks buddy. You know what? I think you're the best, too :). I'll spend my days making sure you learn the thousand reasons I love you... Even when you're crabby. ❤️
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