What is love?

Tonight as I tucked the boys into bed, I told them that I loved them. It's the same old routine every night and the boys try to come up with every excuse imaginable to prolong the experience. Usually the excuses are....

I have to go potty (again)

I need some water

I need my blanket/bunny/beaver/teddy bear/whatever stuffed animal they can think of

Where is the night light?

I forgot to brush...the list goes on and on.

Tonight though, ....Parker asked what love was. As I was racking my mind trying to come up with an answer that Parker would understand Dallin suddenly says, "I know what love is. Love is when someone hurts you. And you get so mad but you don't yell at them because you know it would hurt their feelings." Then he continued with, "Love is hugging. Love is kissing. Love is saying no sometimes."


Pretty good insight for a 6 year old.