Des,
I am touched by that moment...... I know just what you mean... when our own children see us as if with brand new eyes, and let us know exactly how they feel, with that honesty that only a child can bring... it stops you in your tracks... it catches your breath, and it lets you know, that not only have they seen you, really seen you, but that they have their own eyes to experience this world, and they see you as "beautiful" ....and it is their own opinion... not anyone elses... that is truly a great moment.. do not ever forget it, and let them know, that you see them w fresh eyes also... and like what you see... in a million different ways...
Its Sunday nite, I am at my office, and now going home... to see my own kids...
Tomorrow is another day...
Tab "the philosopher"