We sat and gazed out over the ocean waves
As far as we could see
Dug our toes in the cool sand
We surfed together
Just him and I, letting the gentle current guide our way
We share the same laugh, you know
We both seek joy from the wild, and by connecting with others
When it was almost time to bring the day to an end
I went and laid down on the peach and white striped towel
He bounced down beside me, nestling his tiny nose into the corner of my neck, soaking wet from the surf, and sandy
We giggled
& in that moment
I felt more joy than any other moment that day, that week, the whole summer
Moments with any other cannot even compare
He is my joy
Oh how I love this little boy