I was lying down with the kids, w a i t i n g for them to s l e e p. Sam was already zonked out but I was getting rather annoyed with Matt flopping about and singing – obviously not sleeping. When he suddenly plonked his cute little face right in front of mine, nose-to-nose, gave me a loud sloppy kiss, said “I YUVE YOU MUMMY” and stayed right there with his nose pressed against mine, silly grin on his face!! How on earth can you remain annoyed with something like that?!

I closed my eyes, pretending to be asleep, tried my best NOT to laugh but couldn’t really help the grin & giggle escaping from within. Oh this little rascal is going to charm his way around some gals someday!! But I treasured this cheeky & loving moment from my little preschooler who is trying so hard to grow up and yet remain little.

It took another half an hour (& more stern reminders) before he finally slept.