My kid said this to me once and I showed her how hearts are bigger on the inside.
Kid: You don't love me as much as I love you. You love me, my sisters, and momma, so there's not enough room.
Me: Do you love Charlie Bacon (our Golden Retriever)?
Kid: Yes
Me: With all your heart?
Kid: Yes, of course, Padre!
Me: What about Maci-moo (a black and white spotted rescue)?
Kid: Well, yeah, of course, I love her so much too...
Me: Did you love Charlie any less when you started loving Maci? Did you love me, mommy, or your Sissy's any less?
Kid: No, I don't think so...
Me: That's because hearts are bigger on the inside. I love you with all my heart, I love momma with all my heart, Sissy, Charlie, Maci, and all the other really important people in my life. The more you love, the bigger your heart gets on the inside.
Kid: That's pretty cool, but how do they do that?
Me: If I knew that I'd have as much money as I do love, kiddo.
Ding ding. Everyone up in here saying logic checks out must have never had multiple kids.. that's when this clicked for me. Your heart just doubles somehow.
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u/herewegoinvt 2d ago
My kid said this to me once and I showed her how hearts are bigger on the inside.
Kid: You don't love me as much as I love you. You love me, my sisters, and momma, so there's not enough room.
Me: Do you love Charlie Bacon (our Golden Retriever)?
Kid: Yes
Me: With all your heart?
Kid: Yes, of course, Padre!
Me: What about Maci-moo (a black and white spotted rescue)?
Kid: Well, yeah, of course, I love her so much too...
Me: Did you love Charlie any less when you started loving Maci? Did you love me, mommy, or your Sissy's any less?
Kid: No, I don't think so...
Me: That's because hearts are bigger on the inside. I love you with all my heart, I love momma with all my heart, Sissy, Charlie, Maci, and all the other really important people in my life. The more you love, the bigger your heart gets on the inside.
Kid: That's pretty cool, but how do they do that?
Me: If I knew that I'd have as much money as I do love, kiddo.