The power of 143

It can change the mood of a room.

On Friday, I felt special. My youngest son looked me in the eye and said, “I love you, Dad.” He did this two more times that day.

It’s not a regular part of his vocabulary, that phrase. I think he knows the weight it holds. The magical power it has to change the mood of a room.

Sitting here Sunday morning, reflecting, I realize he’s been saying he loves darn near everything this weekend: his new Christmas toys, a can of orange soda, and a basic ornament on the tree.

Safe to say it’s part of his vocabulary now.

I might not be as special as I thought, but hearing those words come out of his mouth changes my mood all the same.