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By Jessica Watson

Life after loss with autism, preemies and a rainbow baby

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Best Friends

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Folded closely on the couch, an early morning softness weighs them down. Pajamas and blankets wrinkle Dora against Thomas the Train.

Her ear drifts towards her brother’s shoulder and he bends his head the same. Careful not to disturb their closeness, I dole out sippy cups and whisper how happy I am they are best friends.

My thoughts interrupt their trance and my son wiggles to his place in my lap.

Do you have a best friend, Mommy?

And I want to tell them all about best friends,

how you can’t go a day without hearing each others voice,

how they can turn your ugly cry into tears of laughter before you have a chance to blink,

how they will say you look just as good toned and tan as you do moments after giving birth, and mean it,

how they will sacrifice the only pair of sunglasses in the car, the last dollar in their wallet, the fluffy pillow and warm blanket and even a piece of their dreams, just to see you happy.

And I want to tell them there will come a day when you can’t remember what life was like before your best friend walked into your life or how you ever managed to put one foot in front of the other without the echo of their step at your side.

But I tousle the wisps of blonde tickling my chin, watch perfect lashes wave up at me, cherish the heart beating in the crook of my arm and answer him simply:

I do.

My best friend is your daddy.

sitting on mark's lap

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  3. Charlotte says

    AWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! This post, that photo, the sentiment… everything is making me tear up today. STOP IT! LOL!!!!

    Seriously–I loved absolutely everything about this. Beautiful, and so happy you have found your best friend in the world. XOXO

    • Jessica says

      Thank you, can\’t wait to follow you along on your blogging path to your best friend. XO

  4. Tonya says

    Wait a minute?! You, Liz and I all share an anniversary?! I think I knew this, I just didn’t put it all together until now.

    I hope you had a wonderful day with your honey.

    I was at BlogHer on the 4th, so we are celebrating tomorrow night. 🙂

  5. Roxanne says

    Oh this is so sweet! And what an adorable picture of the two of you.

    Happy anniversary!

  10. Sarah says

    My husband and I are getting ready to celebrate our wedding anniversary on the 7th, and I feel the same way about him. I loved this and I wish you many more happy years together!

  13. angela says

    1) Happy Anniversary!!

    2) I can’t decide which part of this post is the cutest – the twins snuggling, the picture of you and Mark, or your shoes.

    3) Your words always get me!

  14. Emily says

    Beautiful post! I love that. Happy Anniversary! I’m getting married in 3 weeks and I am excited to start my life with my best friend!

  17. Liz says

    This is beyond adorable and is totally touching!! I hope he read it! I live the photo of you two, too. Happy anniversay!!

  20. Kate F. says

    What a wonderful tribute. So beautifully said. And so true! Loved it. Thanks for your honest approach to writing. It makes me love to come back and read day after day 🙂

  21. Jamie says

    My husband and I big believers in the idea that the MOST important thing for our children is that we love each other FIRST. Happy Anniversary to you two!

    • Jessica says

      Thanks so much Julie, I think that is so true. I feel fortunate to raise my children in a home where they will see such a strong marriage.

  27. Aunt Nancy says

    Happy Anniversary Jessica and Mark. It certainly seems like you’ve found are best friends. We’re glad to have Mark in the family.

  30. Erin Margolin says

    Happy Anniversary, Jessica!

    This left me speechless. Breathtaking post. And the photo was the icing on the cake—love it!

  36. Nana says

    My third son…your best friend, I wish you both years and years of friendship, love and laughter.