All You Need Is Like

For whatever reason, Ollie had a hard time with the L-word. I'm slightly mystified, since we have no problem expressing our love for each other here at home. We tell each other all the time. All of us that is except Oliver. For some reason he just can't seem to let the word slip past his lips. Here are a few of my favorite conversations between us:

1. Ollie: Mom, I like you.
Me: Oh, thanks buddy! I love you too.
Ollie: No, you can't say love...I just said like.
Me: What??

2. Ollie: Mom, I like you so much.

One morning snuggling in my bed together:

3. Ollie: Mom...I kinda love you.

We're making progress!

I don't like this kid, I love him to death!