The Sweetest Thing

Today we're having thunderstorms. The power has flickered out about three times now, and needless to say Sweet'ums and I aren't enjoying it.

She and I are both the kinds of people who don't react well to sudden noises and/or events. So when the power flickers out followed by loud claps of thunder, we both almost jump out of our skins.

The first time the power went out it stayed out for about a minute and a half. Sweet'ums climbed into my lap, attached herself like Velcro around my neck, and clung to me. I told her, "Shh, it's ok," and patted her back. Next thing I know, her little face is against my neck, and she's patting my shoulder, telling me, "Shh, it's ok."

I think I might have the sweetest child who ever lived.