In which my eight-year-old daughter discovers she's special -- just like all of her sisters

A couple nights ago I was putting my 21-month-old daughter to bed in her crib. I gave her a hug and a kiss. Then, as I laid her down, I said, "Goodnight, A. Remember daddy loves you!"

Then, from behind me, I heard my eight-year-old daughter ask, "You say that to HER too?!!"

This surprises you, dear daughter? Of course I tell her that. I tell ALL my girls that when I tuck them in bed, not just you. Silly goose! I'm an equal opportunity dispenser of love for my children.