â i love you so, so much. â
â stop putting your head down in my house. you know my rule. itâs all love and all pride in this house. â
â lost things have a way of turning up. â
â watch your mouth. â
â not so fast. you still have some vegetables left. â
â i think youâre due for a haircut. â
â come on. bedtime. â
â and when were you going to tell me? â
â iâm glad you came into my life. â
â you were talking in your sleep. â
â come here. iâll fix it. â
â mom/dad, can we go home now? â
â you forgot something. â
â can we stay like this for a little while? itâs nice. â
â hot chocolate helps. and good company. â
â youâll feel better once you take your medicine and have a nap. â
â close your eyes. itâs a surprise. â
â itâs good to have you home. â
â iâm not angry with you, just disappointed. â
â your shoeâs untied. â
â hey, hey. sit down. deep breaths. â
â will you tuck me in? â
â go to your room and stay there until youâve calmed down. â
â i heard crying. i got worried. â
â donât use that tone with me. â
â well, i love you more. â
â just focus on my voice. thatâs it. youâre okay. weâre okay. â
â this movie is too scary. turn it off. â
â how long have you been sick? â
â donât play with your food. â
â iâll stay right here until you fall asleep. â
â donât even think about going outside without your coat. â
â iâm not asking you, iâm telling you. â
â you can pick the story tonight. â
â everyone needs somebody. we got each other. â
â you call that a hug? â
â i was the same way when i was your age. â