How I know...

My son is not overly communicative about his feelings.  So, if I say to him; ''I love you'' he will parrot it back without much feeling attached.  He is not super affectionate so hugs are sorta rare and he has never liked to kiss - EVER, even on the cheek.   Jake is a classic boy.  


Now that he is in his 'tween years' it's even harder to tell he loves me.  He used to at least really want for me to sit with him in his room before bed or lay with him at bedtime.  He would say; "will you lay with me?"  He would hate to let me go, he would hug me so tight I couldn't get free.  So, as he seperates himself from the attachment to me, I do crave the loving signs from my son.  


Today, around 3pm, he text me two pictures while he was out with the girls at the mall.  A picture of a cute dog that noted ''awww,'' and a picture of a funny shirt.  He wanted to share some of his fun with me.  He thought of me and took the time to share something, with his Mom, even when he was out with his friends!  


Thats how I know!