Hugs & Hearts

Today rates as one of the best Valentine's Days ever. It was low-key, but full of love and hugs from our little Valentine.

The day started with Makela's alarm going off at 7 am and her bounding into our bedroom with a cheerful "Happy Valentine's Day, everybody!" She was more than happy to plant big kisses on us and share some hugs first thing.

All through the day then, Makela kept throwing her arms around me and nuzzling her face against mine, saying "I'm giving you some love." And at one point, she asked me, "Why do hugs feel so good?" Makela also decided that big kisses are really just "hearts," so she kept telling me she wanted to give me another "heart." Then I'd get another big, wet one planted on me.

Finally, I was leaving her room after tucking her in and saying goodnight, when I heard her sweet little voice one more time. It was an amazing day to hear these last words of the day from Makela: "I love you sooooo much, Mommy."