pillow talk

Last night, I had one of those conversations with Will that I don't ever want to forget. Eli was already wrapped snug in his bed snoozing away. Scott was gone to a church meeting. So, Will and I leisurely got ready for bed. We sat on my bed to read scriptures. After reading scriptures Will asked me a couple questions and we laid there and talked for a minute. Then I said "Okay, let's go brush teeth and then I'll tuck you in...." Will looked at me and smiley said "Okay mom, but then can we just lay in bed and talk?" How do you say "no" to that? Or pass up that kind of opportunity? So, did just that. Brushed teeth, said prayers, and laid in the guest bed (remember Eli was asleep) and talked for awhile. Will asked me all sorts of questions, from how many temples there are, to if I remembered President Hinckley, then asked me what President Hinckley taught us, then asked all about Satan and his many intriguing personalities and names, then talked about family, cousins, and all sorts of stuff. He was so funny, and so sweet. He didn't just lay quietly still listening to all my answers, he was rolling around the bed, playing with his feet and playing with my hair and face. I didn't care, I just love my sweet little Will. He has such a tender heart and it was so fun to just lay by him and chat.

I hope it's not the last time..... this was one of those moments as a mother that I could relive everyday. And today, I was glad I had that moment, especially while he was throwing our garden shovel at the neighbor's house while screaming at the top of his lungs. Yep, it was one of those days.... but that's okay! Because I have these sweet moments to remember what life and mothering is really about.

The photo is from almost exactly a year ago. A few days after Will turned 3. I can't believe he's just days away from turning 4. My baby has gone, and here comes "boyhood." Oh dear, I hope I'm ready for the next few years!