Another "Uncle Ron Moment"

As I was reading Daddy's post about the prayers the boys say every night, it reminded me of something. Every night when I tuck Jake in, he says goodnight to two special people before he lays his head down. It goes something like this:

"Goodnight Uncle G, I know where you are. I love you Uncle G, I know where you are." (Which started out as "Goodnight/I love you Uncle G wherever you are, when Uncle G was in Iraq).

-and-

"Goodnight Uncle Ron, goodnight Uncle Ron, sing me a song, goodnight Uncle Ron. Stop laughing at me (because he is convinced Uncle Ron thinks this repetition in hilarious), GOODNIGHT UNCLE RON!"

So, last night we were getting the boys up to their rooms for a couple of quick books before bed. Daddy was making sure Brady had all of his necessary creams and ointments on, and I was picking up a few things left in the hallway. Jake was waiting in his bed saying, "Come on Mommy! Time to read this book!" over and over. We were all finally ready to snuggle in Jake's bed together and read, when I walked into Jake's room and found him sitting quietly on his bed having a moment to himself. I said, "Alright Buddy, I think we're all ready now!" He looked up at me as though he hadn't realized I walked in and smiled up at me and said, "OK, I was just saying a prayer to Jesus to tell him to take care of my Uncle Ron." With tears in my eyes, I kissed him on the forehead and told him what a good boy he is. And then my whole family climbed into Jake's bed and enjoyed a few moments of reading, laughing, and snuggling before bedtime. I am so blessed.