"I Love You in the Whole World"

My youngest son just came to the study. He is four. His face grubby with barbecue sauce from his sandwich for lunch. Gave me a cuddle, a kiss and declared: "Mommy, I Love You in the Whole World!"

My second boy asked permission to scoot around the neighbourhood as finally the rain lifted and the skies are clear.

The eldest decided to meet up with his friends in the city.

The husband is out somewhere.

So here I am, in the company of a four-year old who never ceases to want and give kisses, cuddles and saying he loves me.

Motherhood defines me. I never thought I'd be a mother, let alone enjoy it and love being one immensely.

In my youth, I dreamed of going places, pursuing a career, be successful.

I still went places, I still pursued a career, but it is as much as to fulfil my dreams as it is to provide for my children and set an example for them.

And when my child says "mummy, I love you in the whole world!" That is the most exciting, fulfilling reward I could ever get.

I love you too boys, in the whole world.