Story4
When my stepson (11 now) was really little. Maybe 3? He looked at me and said, “I love you.” And I said, “I love you too.” And then, with all the wonder in the world and magic in his eyes, he said, “No, I mean I love you a big, BIG one.” It was like he couldn’t believe how much he loved me. Like it surprised and overcame him. A feeling I have all of the time as a mother, but never really knew if our children felt the same. It was such a perfect moment; I’ll never forget how it made me feel. I am a lucky, lucky lady. And even though his dad and I aren’t together anymore, he will forever be my son! The love does not change! © Dezzaroomama / Reddit
Story5
Mine is only 3 months, but this morning she was lying in her bassinet yelling, not really crying, but just yelling out. I was mildly annoyed because I had just fed and changed her about 30 minutes prior, and I was hoping to get another hour of sleep. I peeked over the top of the bassinet, and she instantly stopped yelling, smiled really big, and let out a cute little happy noise. Then I picked her up, and she snuggled her head into my chest and kept smiling and looking up at me. She just missed me! It melted my heart. © wicksa / Reddit
Story6
I’m 3–4 years old. It’s a family celebration, all the relatives are gathered. And then I stand up straight and say, “Dad! Want me to tell how you call Grandma when she’s not with us?!”
A sharp silence. Everyone tensed up. Dad is as red as a tomato. Without a moment’s hesitation, I blurt out, “Mother-in-law!” Everyone bursts out laughing.
Story7
I was sick with the flu. I was really, really, really sick. I was upstairs in my bed. Mostly sleeping, sometimes holding on to keep the room from spinning. Just miserable. It was my birthday. Yeah, me. I am lying in bed with my eyes closed when I hear it. Tiny little footsteps coming up the stairs. I hear them turn the corner. I might luck out; the bathroom was next to our room. Then I heard it… ’Daddy!’ ’Daddy!’ ’Daddy!’ I have been found. I open my eyes. My daughter is standing next to my bed. She has a card in her hand. ’Happy Birthday, daddy! I want to list all the reasons I love you!’ Then she did. She actually listed all the reasons she loved me. I think I cried. I will hold onto that memory forever and ever and ever. No matter what, she will always be that small preschooler standing next to a sick daddy listing the reasons she loved him on his birthday. Forever and ever. © Unknown author / Reddit
Story8
My daughter, who is almost 4, once in a while, will just come up to me and say, “I love you! You’re my best friend forever!” and it’s very sweet and makes me tear up a bit. Of course, I also caught her saying it to an ant on the floor a couple of weeks ago, so I take it with a grain of salt. 😛 © latsyrcami / Reddit
Story9
Riding in the car with my 2-year-old son. I hear him from the back seat say, “Dada is kind.” One of the best moments of my life. © cuddlesnuggler / Reddit
Story10
I was about 6, and we were all having dinner with the whole family. Suddenly I said, “Grandma! Should I tell everyone what you and Grandpa do when you’re both in your room?” The table went silent. Grandma froze mid-bite. Grandpa nearly dropped his fork.
Then I proudly shouted, “She makes him fold the laundry!” Everyone burst out laughing. Grandma covered her face while Grandpa said, “She’s not wrong.”
