Kisses

I'm spending some time at my parent's house this week and one of the "fun things" all of our kids have enjoyed is the bannister along the steps that provides much entertainment. All of our kids have loved climbing the steps and putting their faces to the balusters to receive kisses from the other side.

I love this game because I love getting kisses.

Gemma and I were playing this game last night as we were getting ready for bed. She had her pajamas on and was holding/chewing on her toothbrush.

I was excited to see Gemma press her face between the slats and wait for her kiss because she is a baby on the move lately. She is a running, walking, climbing, dumping, shaking kind if active baby. She doesn't want to snuggle, cuddle or hug. She has things to do and messes to make. Any type of kiss, hug or affection is a big deal from this kiddo.

So, when she waited for a kiss, I was happy to oblige. She went up a step and then leaned in for another kiss. She thought this was hilarious. Hilarious enough she leaned in for another kiss. And again. This time, I waited with my face pressed up against the boards waiting for yet another kiss from my sweet little girl. I heard a little giggle from her that let me know she was on her way. I relaxed and shut my eyes to enjoy the bliss of this moment.

Which is when Gemma shoved her cold, wet toothbrush in my mouth. And then she laughed.

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