My Two Writing Teachers colleagues and I are hosting the 14th Annual March Slice of Life Story Challenge, in which teachers from around the world participate in posting a story per day.
“Mama, I’m going to love you forever and ever,” Jackson said as we snuggled in for bedtime.
“Aww. That’s really sweet. I’m going to love you forever and ever too.”
As he shifted around under the covers in the dark, I moved by bad arm, the one with stitches, to protect it.
“No matter how many surgeries or cuts or bruises you get I’ll always love you,” he added.
“Aww, thanks bud. I love you too. Don’t worry, this one will heal really fast.”
“I just love you so much Mama,” he said one more time.
All warm and cozy, his breathing started to slow as he began to drift to sleep.
Then he turned over, sighed contentedly, and said, “Isn’t it funny how the word Uranus sounds like your anus? Hahahahahahaha!”
Alright, bucko. Time for bed.