Three little words....

It's only three little words.... But of all the words in the world, they are the sweetest words to hear.
I.Love.You
I say it everyday.. And I never take it for granted... Because hearing it makes a persons day just a little bit brighter!

Today, just like always I said goodbye to the boys, told them to have a great day at school. Walked Michael to Laura's car (my best friend watches the boys for me in the morning.. She's my Rock!)

We were putting Michaels two backpacks in the car when it happened...Ya know the moment that my life got just a little bit sweeter.....

I said," I love you buddy" and without hesitation, he looked up at me and said I love you. And smiled!!!

Now realize that he didn't actually say I love you the way you and I do. But he said it the way Michael only could. There were three distinct words that you could hear. His "I" was more like an "auu" and his "love" was a little lower than the first word and his "you" was high pitched and like a "uuuooh".

I looked at him and said" you love me back??" and he smiled and smiled and shook his fist "yes". He was so proud of himself.
I don't have a doubt that he says those words everyday in his head. But he knew I understood him and he was just as excited as me to know they finally came out!!

I'm so proud of him!!
And it might never happen again, but I'm forever thankful to hear an I.love.you from my son!!!!

Our speech therapist said it will happen from time to time, Michael always has the words in his head, he just can't get them out. So when he feels completely comfortable and relaxed, sometimes we might hear a word.

Three little words.
Amazing how three words can make you feel hope. Feel promise for a brighter future.

Beyond happy today (: