Cora: I'm going to tell God I want to stay five.

Me: Why?

Cora: I don't want to grow up.

Me: There are lots of things that you can do when you grow up. Like paint your own nails.

Cora: (trying not to smile)

Me: And learn how to drive.

Cora: I like going with you.

Me: And when you get a lot older, you can have a boyfriend.

Levi: (covering his ears)

Seriously, this happened at dinner tonight. I love that Cora isn't anxious to grow up; I know one day she will be, and right now I'm savoring her innocence, sweetness and, most of all, her happiness. She is content right where she is, and I love that about her. I adore Levi's big-brother, don't-mess-with-my-baby-sister, protective nature. He is everything I would want a big brother to be: always looking out for his girls. When I pick them up from school and ask them how their day went, he always reciprocates with, "How was work?" I love that my wild man also has such a big heart. My kids are amazing.