Slave

Before family prayer tonight, we decided to have an impromptu I Love You Because... session.  Keilie started by going around our family circle, telling each of us one thing that she loved about us.  There were some good things said, enough to make every person feel valued and "seen" in our family.  My favorite one was given to me, from Tyson (Oh, excuse me, Tysin).  It was said in the most serious of tones, no jest in his sentiments or statement delivery.

"Mom, I love that you are the slave of the family."

Also, each of the boys in the family said they loved me because I was pretty.

I am one cherished, beautiful slave.