How many ways do you tell your kids you love them? We have many, but one that has been passed down a generation is "All the Ducks in the World". As we were growing up my dad would often say "I love you more than all the ducks in the world" to which we would come back with "I love you more than all the ________ in the world"! It would go on and on with whatever we could come up with that we thought would beat the previous line! Of course when we were kids we kept it simple with animals, trees, sand, water, etc. Now all grown up my dad still tells me this and of course we quickly jump to stars, galaxies, asteroids, universe, and finally infinity!
We've always enjoyed this little expression of love and the other night as I was laying down with our youngest, Jakey, we were sharing how much we loved each other. I usually say "I love you whole bunches" and he repeats. Then (with actions) "I-Love-You-THIS MUCH!" Finally I said "I love you more than all the ducks in the world" and his response was so serious and sorrowful, "Why you wuv all da ducks in du woyold, Wha 'bout me?" His voice was sweet as can be as he was trying to figure out why in the world I would love all the ducks and not him! I couldn't stop laughing and as I was trying to reassure him. Then of course I had to call my dad right then and tell him!! He thought it was very sweet as it reminded him of the silly things we would say as little ones.
However you tell your little ones you love them it's always fun to have your special way that they'll remember for years to come!!
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that's so sweet. :) i can just imagine his sweet sadness. :(
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