Spotting the little one across the room, I felt a sudden surge of motherly impulse to wrap her in my arms and kiss her. 

"Come on over, princess. Mama needs a hug and a kiss from you!" 

Eyes fixed upon me, she ran over, extending her arms towards me while shaping her lips like a little flower. 

I pulled her into my arms and kissed her. 

"I love you, babe!" 

"I love you, too, Mommy!"

"But I love you more!" 

"I know that, Mommy! You love me this much." She stretched her arms as far as she could. "And I love you only this much!" She added as she pulled her arms back forming a shorter distance between her hands.  

“How did you figure that out?” 

 "Because Mommies always love their babies more!" 

Eyes moist, I pressed her against my heart and smiled.