xoxo

I finished writing my mother's day card for Mom, then looked at Lauren. She'd been waiting for me in the passenger seat quite patiently, I realized, for something to do. "Wanna put some extra love on this card for Grandma?"

"Yes!"

"Here," I said. "Add your best x's and o's on the back."

"Oh!" she said, thrilled. "Okay! I will!" She scrawled one row, and then another, until the entire back of the card was covered. "See how much I love Grandma?" she asked.

"Yes," I said. "She's going to love all those hugs and kisses from you." She smiled.

"Mom, I love Grandma and Grandpa as much as I love you and Daddy!"