Why I was late to work yesterday morning

We were rushing around in the leave-for-work-and-school haze, when Rachel went into the dining room and sat herself next to the heater. It's her favorite place in the house.

She looked really, really glum. So, I bent down and gently asked, "Sweetie, what's the matter?'

"I want a Mommy cuddle!" she whimpered. So, I drew her into my lap, wrapped my arms around her and held her oh, so tight. I vowed to always remember the moment.