My little guy turns two this week. I’m already an emotional mess over this (seriously time, why do you fly so fast?) and then I saw this video, and my heart MELTED.
@howtohockey put a mic on his 4-year-old son Mason during hockey practice.
And you guys, it’s the sweetest dang thing. This dad simply wanted to know what his son was thinking while on the ice, and I dare you not to melt.
I want to squeeze this kid and he’s not even mine.
Watch for yourself, and chuckle along with this goodness. Because the world needs more of this kid.
Leslie is the founder and owner of Her View From Home.com. She is also a former news anchor, published children’s book author, weekly columnist, and has several published short stories as well.
She is married to a very patient man. Together they have three fantastic kids.
When she’s not sharing too much personal information online and in the newspaper – you’ll find Leslie somewhere in Nebraska hanging out with family and friends. There’s also a 75% chance at any given time, you’ll spot her in the aisles at Target.
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