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Mark took Caroline out for some things early this morning, telling Colin he was staying home with Mommy. Mommy, it should be said, was still in bed.

I hear the door close, then I hear little footstep coming up the stairs. I also hear Colin chanting under his breath "just making sure... just making sure... just making sure."

He comes into my room, on to my bed, and pulls back the covers.

"What do you need, sweetheart?" I ask.

"Just making sure I hadn't been left all alone," he replied, relief evident in his voice.

He got an extra large helping of snuggles from Mommy after that.