spring fever

It happens every year. The little boys and the little girls in second grade start sending notes to each other and the next thing you know, I am going to pick up my kids from PE and I am accosted by group of boys...like today:

Them: Mrs. Carter, Sydney likes Devin, Hunter, Jacob and Tyrese

Me: I like Devin, Hunter, Jacob and Tyrese too.

Them: Mrs. Carter, Sydney LOVES Devin, Hunter, Jacob and Tyrese

Me: I love Devin, Hunter, Jacob and Tyrese too.
(To which, I am met with confused and surprised and delighted nods.)

I think it is over and I have efficiently diffused the news. I turn around to lead the group back to class...just as one of them says:
We Love You Too!

And the rest of the day I think to myself...it is good to be loved!