This past weekend our four your old, Mason went to his grandma & grandpas’ for a few days. When we arrived at my parents their entire downstairs had been transformed into a campground wonderland. They had the camp chairs, fake fire ring, they even had brought in trees from outside. Mason was so excited. But the surprises didn’t stop there. We roasted weenies (hotdogs) over an open fire & made smores. And as if that wasn’t excitement enough they had a tent that the boys assembled so they could sleep in it for the night. Remind you this was just his first day. Everyday since then we have heard about all the fun each day has brought, it just melts my heart.
The planning, the patience, the pouring into. These are the days our little Mason will remember, being poured into & feeling loved. For as long as I can remember my parents did their best to display their love for us in simple yet creative ways & as you can tell continue to do so. Every year on their anniversary my parents would go away for a week & leave us with my aunt. But they wouldn’t leave us empty handed, each day they were gone they had cards with kisses & on some days there was even little gifts. It was such a special thing for us. 
Now I’m leaving cards for my little guy. Every day he is away from us, his cards say how much we love him. Some are from mommy & daddy, some just daddy, some just mommy, & some from his baby brother Jaxon.
In conclusion, I’m not saying turn your house into a campground so your kids feel loved & leave love notes everyday. Im saying that no matter how grand or simple the gesture, these things leave a mark on hearts. Whether it be for your husband, your children, friends, family you are leaving an impression. An impression that can cultivate a chain reaction of love. So today go out of your way to share the love you feel for someone in your life in a simple yet unexpected way.
I would love to hear about your lasting impressions! Feel free to share.