Five Words

Dear Lila,

Five-word sentences I do not like to hear:

"The internet is not working."

"It's negative 10 degrees outside."

"There are no more cookies."

"I peed on the floor."

And the one you said to me today: "I don't love you anymore."

It was the first time you said that to me and it happened after I told you to stop playing with DiDi's swing. You glared at me (which you rarely do) and said in a low, slow voice, "I. Don't. Love. You. Anymore."

Ouch. But then five minutes later, all was forgotten and you were talking to and playing with me as usual!

Love,
Mom