How do I know I am loved

Having three children will throw a whirlwind of emotions on me daily but of course my most favorite one is how much I love them and how much I am loved. Our not so favorite emotions will not be spelled out here ... they usually come out of my children when I try to feed them something terrible (that actually turns out to be worthy of seconds) or want to put them to bed in spite of their constant whining 'I am nooooooot tireeed yet ... but I can't walk. Can you carrrrry me?' Or, the most common one, trying to convince them about weather and occasion appropriate dressing (hint, this one happens every morning).

Oh, but sweet love. They let me know daily how much they love me and their Daddy.
Guzie, my darling little boy though, is especially expressive. Since he goes to the same school where I teach, I have a chance to sneak kisses on his neck many times a day. He always turns around and says: 'oh, Mommy, I missed you sooo much'. Do I think he loves me, oh yesss! But this is the same little boy who will tell me: 'you sent me to the bathroom ... now I am not taking you to space AND I am not giving you any jellybeans'! Oh yes, he already knows how to work the system.

How do I know I am loved? .... from the actions and words of my children ...

"That's a nice dress, Mommy!" (Guzie and Vidor)
"Where did you get those earrings?" (Lutza)
"You can come to space with me" (Guzie)
"I will kiss your boo-boo to make you feel better" (Lutza, Vidor and Guzie)
"I think you need some rest, you can have my bed!" (Lutza)
"You are the best mommy I can every wish for" (Lutza)
"This is the best dinner ever!" (Vidor)
"Thank you for not being angry at me that I made a huge mess" (Vidor)
"Can I sleep in you bed?" (Guzie)

I have been planning to go back to school and just last weekend I was guided to change my mind. How could I want to spend any time away from my bebes if I don't have to .... they are this big only today!!