Reason to be happy No. 6

Sweet nothings

It started at her toes. My 7-year-old Nikki wanted me to tickled them and then the Tickle War commenced. Across the couch and onto the floor we chased each other with wiggly fingers -- until I caught her and got her where it counts-- her ear-- into which I growled,"I wov you Nikkerboc!"

Giggles. Goosebumps. Silliness.

"Mama you whispered sweet nothings!"

I sure did Nikkibocker.