3.3.20 - saying good night to Clara

I left for work before the kids were awake and didn't get home until they were already in bed. Jane was already asleep but Clara was still up. She heard me talking to Jack in the living room and called to me to come see her.

I went into the dark nursery and talked to her briefly about her day. I asked her if they sang her "Happy Birthday" at school and if she gave all her friends stickers and she told me about it a little bit. I asked her for big hugs and I really couldn't get enough because I've been thinking all day about my little girl being not so little anymore. Each hug made me think of how I used to hold her when she was just a tiny little baby. After maybe the third hug:

Me:"I love you so much."
Clara: "I love you too Mom."
Me: "I can't believe you are five years old!"
Clara: "How old are you?"
Me: "34."
Clara: "Wow that is so big and fat!"

She clearly thinks fat is a compliment.