I usually don't like to post things I do with Tyler and Chase but this one always brings a smile to their faces so I thought I would share with you parents out there.

When they were old enough to understand, I told them that we would have our own secret code. I told them that whenever I was holding their hands (which is often, right?)  that I might squeeze their hand once and that means "I." Then, they are to squeeze my hand back twice and that means "love." Then, I would squeeze their hands three times and that would mean "you." I make it a big deal and tell them not to tell anyone and that it's our secret language. They love it, especially if we are in a big group and they think that we've just told each other I love you without anyone else knowing it! When they feel me squeezing their hands once and realize why, they get a HUGE smile on their face. Then, Tyler started initiating with one squeeze and that was so cute.....

until Tyler taught me a new "code" the other day and told me that it means, "I don't like you." haha....kids!