I'll Love You Forever

I was first introduced to the book "Love You Forever" in one of my children's literature classes at TTU. I remember thinking it was a sweet book. When I was teaching elementary school, I always read it to my children. They thought it was hilarious. That mother crawling across the floor was hysterical. The deeper meaning of the book went over their heads, of course.

I have also read this book to Jonas since he was a baby. Tonight as I was putting Jonas to bed, he picked it as his nighttime story. I noticed as I was reading the book, he was really getting into it. When we were finished he said, "Mommy, do you want me to be a little boy forever?" I hesitated slightly and said "Well, yes in some ways. Mommy will miss these special times, but I want you to grow up and have a happy and healthy life." Jonas then said, "When I move out, will you come visit me every day." I happily responded "Oh, yes!!!" (As I said a silent prayer for a good daughter-in-law who just adores her mother-in-law.) It was a really special moment and then Jonas said, "Good, I will need to have someone help pick up my toys!!!"


"I'll love you forever
I'll like you for always
As long as I'm living
My baby you'll be."
-"Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch