Mollycoddling

Last night I went to bed a bit early and Hubby tucked me in. He tucked the blanket under me very tightly, especially the feet, and remained behind me at the head of my bed after turning off the light. I loosened the swaddling and sensing him hover, I asked him what he was doing. "I want to protect you. I'm keeping you safe." I asked him how long he was going to stand there in the dark. "I will guard you all night. I want to be ready in case anyone breaks in." And because he loves me as much as the law will allow, my delicate blossom said; "Do you think I should get a knife?" He only does it to annoy, because he knows it teases...