The H word

I got my first "I don't love you anymore, mama" today.

It occurred while I was trying to roll up Geo's sleeves to keep them out of his ravioli. He was starving hungry, because he no longer eats breakfast before school. He was annoyed, I was annoyed-- it was a bad scene.

I have no snappy comebacks for this. First I said, "Well, that's too bad." Then he repeated himself, and I told him "Well I still love you. I love you all the time."

Then he hugged me and went back to eating his lunch.

I don't suppose this is the last time I'll hear this sentiment. At least he didn't say he hates me. Maybe he's saving that for later.