warmth

Every once in a while I have a moment that, in spite of the infinite production of dirty laundry, reminds me there's upside to having children. One such moment happened the other day after Mira came back inside from checking out the hail (hail!?) that fell briefly. Here is what she said,

"Wow, it's cold out there but it's so warm in here. Mommy, you're the one who makes it so warm in here. You are like the sun and I am like the earth. I get my warmth from you."

Then she gave me a big hug and that's when my heart melted just a little bit.