Not that Jay is a little ball of happiness all the time. And he certainly isn't a perfectly behaved angel all the time. But that's okay. I take it as a sign that he a typical growing boy - testing his boundaries and learning from his mistakes.
"Mom, do you wanna here my newest story. I practiced it while you were at work today, but don't worry I didn't work on my story until after I practiced my math."
Like I could ever say "no" to that face whether he had done his math or not.
"Hey, even kings need hugs, don't they?" Was Jay's only response before he wrapped his arms around me.
I cherish these moments, because I know they'll become fewer and fewer as time continues to pass. My little boy might not grow up to be a king, but he will grow up and will need his mom less. I wish I could slow down time sometimes, but I know change is coming. While I'm thinking about time I know I've got an important decision to make sometime soon. But that can wait for now. Right now I'm just going to live in the moment - enjoy the moment and hold my son tight.