What is Love?

Tonight for storytime we read some books about Valentine's Day. It was intertesting to have a conversation about love with a 4 year old. His perspective is so simple...Iasked him what does it mean when you say "I Love You".

As I look back on his 4 years I don't know that I have ever tried to explain that, yet he says it all the time and appropriately. Marcus replied - I say "I love you" cuz you are my mommy! The answer couldn't have been better but I was still not satisfied..so I go in probing for more detail from the 4 year old. I asked Marcus if it meant something different when he told Granny or Papa or anyone else in our family and he replied, "Well, No I love lots of people that I like to be with but I tell Granny more cuz she buys me more toys!" Again...priceless.

What is Love? Marcus seems to know and maybe we should all take a piece of this conversation away - afterall who said you can't buy love??? lol

In the words of Clifford the Big Red Dog -- " Love was the warm, happy feeling you got when you were with someone you cared about."

My Valentine's wish for everyone -- take in stride Clifford's meaning and let those around you whom you care about know that you do care and love them (maybe pocket the 4 year old's reasoning for another time or a better gift) lol

Happy Valentine's Day!!!