still sweet

Soon after starting this blog, I wrote about my sweet 8 year old, Jared. How he has been the professional "cuddler" in our family his whole life. And I was wondering when it would end. I am happy to report that at 10 1/2 he is still cuddling with us. When I come sit down on the couch he will get up and come over by me just so we can cuddle. It's that good.

He is sweet in many ways. It seems that the older he gets the more loving he becomes. I hear "I love you" more and more, and I get more hugs and kisses as the years pass. He is know for his "Jared hugs"-they are THE best. And he freely shares them and has a cute smile when he does, like he knows he is giving me a gift. Which he is.

Last night Jared, Carter and Allen were playing basketball outside and I went out to watch for a bit. I slid on my tennis shoes (even though I had dress pants on) and pulled on a non-flattering coat. It was the end of the day, and most the make-up was gone, hair was flat. I was even sporting a nice pimple. Why am I telling you this? Well, after a little while, Jared said, "mom, you look good". I first thought he was kidding, then I asked him what he wanted. He just said, "nothing, I just think you look nice". Well, thank you Jared! I am still smiling about it today. So, I thought I should write it down. So both Jared and I can remember what a sweet 10 year old he was.