Last night the boys and I were playing before bed and for whatever reason, Baby B just came over and grabbed a hold of my neck and kept saying “Thank you Daddy, you rescued me!” And then he would kiss me on the cheek.

Baby B isn’t always the most out spoken or affectionate for that matter. He is an amazing kid. He has increased his vocabulary tremendously, so to hear him say that I rescued him, was amazing.

But I got thinking about it while he was hugging me, I didn’t rescue him, but instead the boys rescued me. They have taught me so many important things in life, showing me the importance of giving to others, having patience when it is easier to not, and to find the fun in the most simplest of things.

The boys also showed me that I needed to take better care of myself too. Lose weight and I’m down 10 pounds in 1 month. Drink less, so instead of 2 beers or glasses of wine a night, just 1. Eat healthier, instead of those burger and fries once a week, eat a salad or chicken instead. And it is ok to exercise more than 1 time a week too.

So as I kissed Baby B before he went to sleep, I quietly whispered in his ear “Thank you son, you rescued me too.”