This little note is seriously one of the absolute highlights of being a parent! Last night, we went out for dinner to our favorite restaurant (Golden Corral) for family home evening! We had a blast and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. It was the first time we had been there altogether since the night before Noah was born (10 months). On the way home, Olivia complained that her tummy hurt and soon after getting into bed, she began to throw up. While we did all the things (okay, I didn't do much, John is the sweet one who steps in and handles all puking messes in our house) Mitchell, snuck downstairs and slipped this note onto the counter. What a sweet gesture. He wanted her to know he was thinking of her!
After a rough and sleepless night (again, my dear husband was the one to stay up with her) she was back to her usual self today! I didn't actually even see or know about the note until today and was very touched by it.
It really is these little, simple gestures and moments that make up a life. Amidst all the drama, the worry, the big events and the important occasions, life is made up of millions of simple moments. It's the words we speak, the love we show and even just the tiny gestures of showing we care. I just had to document this for today, because I feel like it represents so much! I hope Olivia always knows and remembers how much she is loved by her big brother. And I hope her big brother always remembers to love and care for his little sister.
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