Best thing I can do for my kid

I know it's cliche to say, but I believe it with all my heart. The best thing my husband and I can do for our son is love one another. We have just about the happiest kid you're likely to encounter. I'm not saying we "made" him this laid back, happy, content child. I'm not saying anyone with a child that has more challenges in personality is to blame. And I'm sure as heck not gonna say this sweet boy doesn't test my patience at times (and don't worry...I know it's gonna get worse!) But I know this...Jackson LOVES it when Mommy & Daddy kiss.

He likes being chased and tickled. He likes running at us full speed and being swept into a hug. He likes dancing on his own two feet and in our arms. He likes blocks and balls. But he loves kisses.

He loves putting his hand against the storm door for a kiss from Daddy on the other side when we send Daddy off to work in the morning. He loves getting his palm kissed by Mommy. He giggles when Mommy kisses Daddy's cheek. Or when Mommy & Daddy kiss him on each side, then kiss each other.

And that giggle, that smile, just reminds me time and again how important love is between parents. I know it doesn't always work out. And that doesn't mean a child cannot grow up to be an amazing, loving, caring, well-adjusted person in healthy relationships. But for us, I know my kiddo loves living in a house of love. I know that having it (relatively) drama-free makes him happy. I think he feels safe in a calm and peaceful home. I see him react when we do have tiffs and spats or even the rare fight. But I am pretty sure he always knows that, at the end of the day, Mom & Dad are both there when he goes to bed. And I think he goes to bed knowing we'll both be there, loving and kissing him, and one another, when the next day starts all over again.

(Yep...we got a date night tonight. Just reminds me how lucky I am. And how lucky my kid is, too.)