To say I wasn’t prepared for Mila’s new and unwritten milestone would be a complete understatement. Not only did it come out of no where, it completely took me off guard.
Usually, Wednesdays are to tell you all about their weird things Mila does. It’s one of the things I look forward to sharing most about. They make me laugh to think about and I know other parents can connect to them too. I’m pretty sure all our kids are somewhat weird.
Anyways, I couldn’t even call what she did yesterday weird. It was more like… touching, heartwarming, and inspiring.
She absolutely made my heart grow with one little sentence.
Here’s what happened.
As I was leaving to go back to work after lunch, Mila did her normal goodbye routine. She has to give whoever a hug and kiss, at least two times. Then tells them she loves them and to have a good day. Just when you’re about to walk out the door, she’ll yell, “I need a hug and kiss!” Then run up to you.
Well, this lunch period was a little different. She ended up walking me out of the house, instead of watching me go. When I bent down to give her a hug and kiss, she said something new. Something no one prepared me about: the unwritten milestone.
You’re the best, Mom.
She has never, ever said that before; especially when I’m about to leave her for a few hours.
As she said it to me, she gave me a big squeeze. Then, she flashed her smile and walked back to the door. She waved and told me to have a good day.
In that big moment, I had to take a deep breath and get back to real life.
On the inside, I melted. I swear if it was any other time, I probably would have cried. With all the leaving her lately, I wonder how she thinks of me. That statement let me know everything I was doing was right.
It might sound silly to cherish this one unwritten rule, but no one told me what that one little saying would feel like when they said it.
There’s a high chance I’m not the best mom in the entire world, but I’m the best mom to MIla and that feels pretty good. One day she’ll learn the power in her words and how I’ll always think she’s the best girl.
For now, I’m celebrating this victory in motherhood and the unwritten milestone.
Grey Skies & Rainbow Highs 
I love this milestone!!! It will repeat when she’s a preteen and you realize you’re wondering how you’ll make it and she will climb in bed and ask to watch a baking show with you at the perfect moment to remind you again. Enjoy it mama.
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This is so cute and so wonderful! Enjoy it mama, you deserve it! Great that you are able to enjoy lunch with her daily, and she gets to hug and kiss you often
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Awwww. Those are the best words a daughter could ever say to her mummy. Enjoy it, mama.
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What a cutie. So nice of her to acknowledge you are amazing!
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Those are the best moments. I vividly remember the moment my son said ‘I love you’ for the first time. Absolutely melted.
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Those 4 words can just melt your entire soul!
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How sweet! It is always nice when your kids randomly compliment you.
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This is so sweet! My husband told me yesterday when he took our daughter on their daily walk she looked up at him and said, daddy, you’re my best friend. 😱😭😭😢So sweet!!
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Awww this is so sweet! Such a great milestone!
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Thank you! It warmed my heart.
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What a sweet moment. It is nice to cherish all of these little things!
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It’s so sweet to be able to write them down and remember these moments.
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I don’t know how to post the picture 🤔 but totally had my husband make this tonight. SO GOOD.
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Oops meant to leave this on the Onion Grilled Cheese Post!!!
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Oh good! Thank you so much for this update!
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That is so sweet. My two oldest are both speech delayed. Believe me Ma, soak up every moment they tell you sweet and loving words.
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Thank you so much. I try to write all her words down that I never want to forget.
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