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Cherry Love. Photo illustration by Mike F Leonen. ©2008 mike f leonen. All rights reserved. No use, copy or distribution without prior permission.
"Daddy, I don't like you," my 4-year old said one time last week.
My heart skipped a beat. My eyes widened. I felt a little—
"I don't like you," my 4-year old explained, "because I love you."
[Blush]
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phew :)
Posted by: Goofball | February 04, 2008 at 03:00 AM
So glad he likes you! :) I've always told my husband it's more important that I LIKE him than love him. God commands me to love everyone; but I certainly have a very hard time LIKING a lot of people!
Posted by: HappyGoMommy | February 04, 2008 at 04:25 AM
Oops - I meant to say I'm SURE he likes you!
Posted by: HappyGoMommy | February 04, 2008 at 04:29 AM
I love the mix of real and cartoon. I'm going to have to remember your talent when it comes time for meaningful gifts!!
Posted by: Lundie | February 04, 2008 at 05:53 PM
Very cute Mike. It's good to be loved, eh?
I'll be doing the photo challenge this week! Yeah!
Posted by: Rose | February 04, 2008 at 08:19 PM
awwwwwwwwwwww what a sweet child
Posted by: jen | February 04, 2008 at 09:23 PM
eeps scary moment to think your kid may not like you ... love is much better anyway, much less uneasy!
Posted by: chelle | February 05, 2008 at 04:31 PM
ugh. my 2 year old started saying "don't hold me mommy" and it breaks my heart. i know he loves me, but still!
Posted by: Kilikina | February 07, 2008 at 09:07 PM
Whew, Mike. I was worried for you for just a second or two.
Posted by: melody is slurping life | February 12, 2008 at 09:07 PM
Oh, love the illustration.
Posted by: melody is slurping life | February 12, 2008 at 09:08 PM
Mike I don't like your blog! I don't like your blog because I love your blog! hehe
Posted by: mj aka sugarmama | February 15, 2008 at 01:23 AM
That's so sweet. Kids can suprise you sometimes.
Posted by: Charissa | March 05, 2008 at 09:27 PM