Butterfly Hug

A couple years ago, when Ben was learning how to kiss us goodnight, we taught him how to give butterfly kisses and Eskimo kisses.

It was quite novel for awhile and we did it quite often, but lately it's been a little more intermittent. The other night, Ben gave me a butterfly kiss and then asked if I'd like to have a butterfly hug.

Sure, I said, leaning in and not knowing what to expect. Ben wrapped his one arm around me and put his other on top of my head and tousled my hair. It was pretty sweet. There was a tear in my eye as I left. I love to see him getting creative.