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Beatrix, age 11, has a hurt toe. I offered to kiss it to make it feel better. She reluctantly accepted. After I kissed it, I asked her if it helped…

“Here, let me sugar coat this for you. It didn’t help but that’s OK. Your kisses can’t fix everything. You’re free.”

That thing when winter has so worn you down that a family outing to Mall of America just to get out of the house feels like a vacation.

Bethany (Mom): “I spoke with your teacher and she said she enjoys having you in her class.”

Beatrix, age 11: “That’s nice. Did she mention anything I could be doing to do even better?”

#rasingherright