you know you're a M.O.M when......

 .....you cry or get emotional when a dirt covered, smelly, snot nose crusted, child gives you a hug and says "I love you".

One of the sweetest days of my life have been the days my children say "I love you" for the first time. Even sweeter is when the Rock (who has 5 regularly used words) says it. It's usually followed with a kiss which just seals the deal. Precious tender mercies that I'll never take for granted.
Is "I love you" your favorite words or something else?