Oh, by the way...

...kids love me.  Just in case you didn't know =)

Yes - note the series of events when Aunt Nicole tried to comfort little Renata upon our arrival.

And in case that's not evidence enough, here are a few little gems of when I went to visit my girlfriend, Sarah, and her sweet girl, Anna, this past February:

All's well.  Mommy is in this picture

Starting to get out of hand...

Aaaand meltdown.

At least one of us has a sense of humor about it...

Yes.  I'm a natural and kids love me.  *sigh*