I love the new things. I mean, my kiddo amazes me every day with something. But the new things, the first times, those make my heart melt, break, sing, or soar. Today, for the first REAL time, he gave me a kiss when I asked for one. He gave my husband one without prompt a couple of weeks ago. But I usually only get one if he has food in his mouth (which prevents him from opening wide and trying to slobber on me.)
Tonight, though, he was particularly sleepy, silly, and snuggly. He came in for a hug. I asked for a kiss as well. He closed his mouth and leaned towards me. I kissed his sweet face and he responded with a "Muh" sound as I kissed him. Yep, my heart broke, melted, sang, and soared! It was just beyond sweet. I love that he is affectionate towards us. I don't know how long this will last. I don't know if it'll come and go in fits and starts. But I'll enjoy it for as long as I can get it!
I know there's lots of debates and opinions as to kissing a child / parent on the mouth. I guess my feeling is, as long as both people are comfortable, there's nothing wrong or "icky" about a peck on the lips. So I will kiss my little boy, knowing it won't last forever. But I'll take a piece of advice from Mary (you know, Jesus' mommy?) I will hide this and treasure it in my heart always.
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