I LOVE YOU MOM!

A conversation with my son:

Preface:

Those of you who know our family, know that Ryan, my husband, is like the kids' favorite person in the whole world! He is literally a rock star at home! When he comes home from work, the kids freak out w/ happiness!! When he talks - you can often her a penny drop -they are so quiet with rapture. There is no bigger fan of his then my son, Zach. In my effort to be a better mom and develop a better relationship with my son, I have been trying to spend more time with him and hug him often and tell him that I love him. This following conversation represents the progress I have made. I am tucking him into bed at night:

Me: Good night sweetheart, I love you.

Zach: Good night mom.

Me: Hey, did you tell me you loved me today?

Zach: No, I did that yesterday

Me: When you love someone you tell them everyday, so they won't forget

Zach: (quiet for a few seconds) Everyday is a lot.

Me: People need to hear it a lot.

Zach: Mom, I saw this thing on TV and you push a button and I talk into it and then you push another button and it repeats what I said. It was like $24.99 or something. Maybe $19.99. ( I am assuming that he is talking about a recorder) We should get it. Then I don't have to say it all the time and you can hear it all the time.

Me: That sounds like a great solution Zach. (I exit his bedroom, trying not to laugh)

At this point, I am thinking that maybe I can find a Ryan mask that I can put it on so my son, Zach will tell me he loves me all the time and act like he adores me! Just kidding, but I tell you kids say the funniest things. It is hard living in the shadow of a rock star like Ryan Lifferth!