Some days your kids disappoint/frustrate/infuriate you and bring out your worst self. Other days they bring home this:
by Eli, age 6.
In case you needed translation (I did):
I love my Mommy because:
She helps me.
She takes care of me.
She makes me dinner.
She carries me.
She loves me back.
I was an English major in college but this is the most beautiful poem I’ve ever read. It now lives in my kitchen and when I look at it, I’m reminded of why we do what we do and why every last bit is worth it.
Enjoy your kids today.
carpool candy 
Love this one!!!!
My favorite is “She loves me back.” I just love that!!
Now I wouldn’t say this, but here’s what my friend Mel would say about kids: “Ah, kids, they’re really nice, but to be great they would have to give you unconditional love (like dogs) and get a job and bring in some money to the family by the age of four or five. Now that’s a perfect kid!”