Conversations with My Kids

Background:  My husband is a coffee addict.  He prefers expresso because it's stonger.  Our current expresso maker was on the fritz.  Gasp!  I ordered a new one and it came in yesterday.  Patrick was helping Daddy put it together and we were talking about coffee.

P:  Mommy, do you like coffee?
Me: Yes, but I can't drink it.
P:  Why?
Me:  Because it makes my heart beat to fast.
P:  Why?
Me:  Well, because my heart's a little different.  It's doesn't always work quite the way it should.
P:  So it's broken.
Me:  Kindof.  But I'm okay, Buddy.  Don't worry about Mommy's heart.
P:  Do you still love me?
Me:  OF COURSE!  Why would I not love you?
P:  Because you have a broken heart.
Me:  (Smiling and lots of hugs and kisses).  I will always love you broken heart and all, sweet boy!!!