love, witnessed
The four of us went to visit our first-born tonight for his 22nd birthday. I baked dark chocolate brownies and packed up a gift bag with shower gel, a heavy-duty flashlight, and a small pre-paid VISA card. How do you buy an appropriate gift for the grown up baby boy who taught you about sacrifice and unconditional love? That's a tough one.Heart-warming stuff to see my sweet new daughter-in-law tending to my son. The stairwell was decorated with candies, streamers, and "I love you". And inside we found them eating a nice dinner she had prepared. Love in action. This is the kind of stuff that convinces a mom that everything is right in her all-of-a-sudden-everyone-is-grown-up family.
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I feel warm and fuzzy after reading this post. Thanks for sharing it! (the experience and it's fuzziness)
I can so relate to this post. My eldest, also 22, has found himself a wonderful girlfriend and I feel all warm and fuzzy inside when I see them together.
Good Job Mom! There is no way to repay our children for the trial that have taught us unconditional love and sacrifice.
But I've decided that the best part of life is watching them grow up and then make the best and most correct choices in their own lives.
Awe... I understand those feelings.
I love my daughter in law.
And my son in law.
I am so grateful that my children chose fine companions to build their forevers.
Looks like you're feeling the same.
Isn't that the best?
You are more than lucky...deserving...and engaged.....also a woman really brings out the man in a 22 year old....
I'm with Lis. What a great feeling in this post. So much love. So much gratitude. Thank you.
I agree! Isn't it wonderful to see them creating a life together?
Yes! That's what love is all about. Happy Birthday to #1.
That's the kind of warm-fuzzy you will feel often at this stage of the game. I love to experience that myself. It gives us a great sense of peace, contentment and joy.
Aw, shucks. This made me happy.
You are sure right about that first born child. They do teach you many things you were expecting.
Sounds like you did a wonderful job.
Well, considering I am that wife, I find it intriguing to read these thoughts and hope that my mil's feel the same way about me.
ABSOLUTELY
as a mom, I am so happy and 'at peace' when I know my children and their spouses have a loving fun relationship
so important
and rewarding
and comforting
cause that's what we mom's hope for
Oh and one more thing
on a blog I visit called Sara's Sweet Surprises
she calls her daughter in law
her
DAUGHTER IN LOVE
how cute is that!!!!
Nice visit with your son and daughter-in-law. Hope your son's birthday was wonderful for him.
I love this. I can't yet imagine my children growing up and marrying someone, but this post made me look forward to it. (But not TOO soon!)
They grow up fast.....
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