Love Is...

...the stolen hugs of a child who thinks he's too big to be seen loving his mother in public.

...the lovely bouquet of tulips - drawn of course so that I can "look at them longer".

...the sound of laughter as we engage in a squirt gun battle.

...the warmth of a child snuggled up against your chest.

...the wide grin when you tell them something they've been waiting to hear.

...the shared tears over the death of a beloved pet.

...the very first Mother's Day breakfast in bed prepared especially for Mom by industrious 6 & 7 year olds who remembered to follow all of the kitchen rules (ok so a half frozen bagel with butter smeared on the outside of it along with a juice box may not seem to grand but it's the thought that counts right?)

...the many dreams yet to be fulfilled and moments to come with my children.