Love Notes

Braden takes his lunch to school (occasionally buys on pizza day) and seems to like it that way. I typically write him a little note and put it in his lunch box. Over time I have realized how important these notes are to Braden as he will remind me when I forget or become too rushed to write one. In the mornings he will ask me "did you write me a love note?" as he puts his lunch box in his backpack...I quickly assure him I did. He'll also tell me he wants "lots of x's and o's because that means hugs and kisses".
I savor this time with Braden. One day a "love note" will be embarrassing, unwanted or (gasp!) come from another woman. I pray that my memory holds on to these SWEET times, they are precious and sacred.