pearl of wisdom

um, heyyy,
i'm still {technically} avoiding the internet at all costs.

but, per usual, i make my own rules...
& this mama is taking a {little break from my break}
to share the tender-est thing my 5 year old told me today.
[mostly because i don't want to forget it. ever.]

we were chillin' on the couch having an ordinary, normal moment
& chloe, randomly, out of nowhere, gave me the sweetest tight squeeze & said,
{reassuringly}

"mom, if you ever lose something,
don't worry. just look in your heart.
it was there all along."

for all i know, she probably heard that off a carebears episode {whilst i was being mother of the year & letting the television babysit her.}

but i will tell you, that her comment was incredibly timely, and much needed.

in the moments when i feel {a bit} like all is lost,
i'll remember that all i need, i have already.

my babies are my best teachers. ♥