The Temperature of Love

Summary

"This is a notice regarding proper use of the air conditioning. Please sign to acknowledge receipt."

My six-year-old son stood there with a stern little frown, slapping a sheet of paper down in front of me.

I glanced at the page. Written in colorful marker were several neatly listed "charges." The whole thing felt absurd.

When I did not respond, he pointed at the paper like a tiny adult.

"Mom, you didn't turn the air down in time yesterday. That could've affected my health. It was very irresponsible."