10.8.20 - Joy status: Clara sees how her parents feel about each other

When I came home from work Tuesday night, Clara couldn't wait to give me this pop up card she had made. I didn't even know she knew what pop up cards were. Jack had helped her with the scissors but otherwise it was all her doing, which I think is pretty impressive. She explained it's Jack and me in a boat with a heart.

Then last night Clara was telling me how she and Jane and Calvin love me and I said "I love you guys too." She responded "Yeah AND! Dad loves you too!"

I'm grateful for my marriage in itself. But particularly as a child of divorce, I'm deeply grateful my marriage is good for the sake of my children. Clara clearly notices and cares how Jack and I feel about each other. I can't quite find the words, except to say it humbles me. And I've been thinking about it all day.