"So You can be Safe"

Parenthood is a wonderful thing. It warms the heart and brings many a smile to your face. But there are those days, (the ones we only talk about in secret) where your hair stands on its end and all you want to do is run away screaming. It is usually such days, when you are at breaking point that you precious child says the darnedest thing and makes you want to sweep them up in a huge hug and kiss them all over. Case in point:
The other day I had had a long day. The twins were a bit fussy, Eli was active, laundry was piled up, not mention that I had to go to the DMV to do the car thing. Toward the end of the day, I needed to go out to check the mail box, which involved bundling up in a heavy coat and stomping through the snow in the bitter cold. Eli of course wanted to go with me, but I wanted to have a moment peace and go alone, so I told him "no" that he needed to stay inside because of the cold. He then informed me that he could get his heavy coat and boots on. I again told him no, this time a little bit more impatiently. ( Here comes the kicker) He then says " Mom I have to come with you, so I can hold your hand so you can be safe." What do you say to that beside Yes! Of course he came with me and we had a nice few minutes of just us, and the night went better. I love my children!