Raising three little monkey boys is so crazy and exhausting. But man, is it worth it when…

… This little munchkin smiles at me with absolute joy and delight. And laughs excitedly, waves and claps his hands. And crawls around carrying a favorite little toy he’s picked up along the way.

Holy toledo, what a cutie.

… And this adorable guy suddenly calls out to me from his crib tonight, “Mommy, I love you to da whole earf. Mommy, I’m so glad Desus took me to you.” Wow! My heart just fills up and floats right out of me.

I love you to the whole earth, too, my wonderful son. And I’m so incredibly glad Jesus took you to me, too.

… And this little man writes a sweet note to me and puts it by my bed to help me feel better (I’ve got a never-ending cold).

And then writes another one on his magna-doodle that totally makes my day when I find it.

I love you, too, my sweet boy.