My Comparable Value

I discovered my inherent worth as a mom last night. Here's how:

Back in September Joel and I were in Barnes and Noble when he spotted a Star Wars sticker book. He loved it. Had to have it. Now. It was sooooo cool, after all.

It was $11!!I wasn't just going to outright buy it on the spot when he wanted it (though I've been known to give into his requests for anything artistic or literary).

But I would reward him with it IF he worked for it. He read (or had read to him) 50 books. The Star Wars book is now his very own.

He loves it. Though he's had it for 2 weeks, he's as much enamored of it as the day he first coveted the book. I must say, it's the classiest sticker book I've ever seen (and I've seen a lot).

Last night he was very affectionate, hugging me, wanting to snuggle, stroking my cheek and telling me it's soft as a baby's bottom.


Then, with starry eyes, he said these words: "I love you twice as much as I love my Star Wars sticker book!"