Laughter is the Best Medicine

Chloe is sitting in Mommy's lap, pointing to her Band-Aid covered elbow, seeking sympathy when Eli decides she has had enough attention. He intently ambles over, whines, and pushes Chloe down. Filled with purpose, he grabs Mommy's pants, climbs onto her lap, and gazes into her eyes, his own heavy with pain. He points to his little non-injured elbow, eyes filled with concern, mouth turned downward and says sadly "Boo-boo Momma." Mommy tries to be serious but simply can't contain herself and bursts out laughing. Magically, the painful boo-boo disappears as Eli melts into a heap of giggles.