Mommy’s Little Girl? Priceless

Many years ago, my two sons spent time coaching their toddler sister to say something special to me on Mother’s Day. They had been teaching her, “You are priceless.” Certain that she had the words lined up right, they watched, peeking out from behind their door, as their little sister made her way down the hall. She called out to me and then proudly announced, “Mommy, you are worthless.” —Helen L. Zimmerman

Elkhart, Indiana