Bye Bye - Love You!

I love the end of the day when it's bedtime for my son.  We read a couple of our favorite books, say our prayers, sing a few songs, exchange kisses and cuddle before I put him down.  Tonight was a very special night that I must remember, because for the first time he said "Bye Bye - Love You!" as I laid him down into his crib. 

I was so so shocked!  Normally when I put him down, he just rolls over, hugs his stuffed animal, and goes to sleep.  Tonight, while I was giving him his last three kisses (don't know why, but I always have to give him 3), he kissed me back, said "Bye-Bye" and when I said, "I love you" he responded with a very clear "Love you!" 

Oh my gosh, my heart melted and there were tears in my eyes.  The joys of motherhood!!!