It’s a game almost every parent plays with their child.

“I love you more than...” Fill in the blank. It’s fun, creative, and best of all, free entertainment.

Buttercup and I are playing this a lot lately, thanks to a new board book her Nana sent as a Valentine’s Day present. It’s titled, of course, “Guess How Much I Love You.” And it’s brilliant.

I won’t ruin the book for you and your little ones. I’ll just say that you’ll smile each and every time you read it, finishing in a dramatic whisper…because in this version, the parent wins every time.

Who knows…maybe one day I’ll be able to share with you that the collection dreamed itself into a real-life book.  For now, I’ll just share what I’ve got.

Violet and Violet

Violet the Crayon is
Very proud

For a flower was named in
Her honor

Violet the Flower is
Even prouder

For she knows the crayon was named
After the Flower