Mommy from Space

I was tucking Salem into bed tonight when she turned and hugged me. She took a deep breath and as she sighed she said "Mama...you're just like the astronauts. Yep, you're just as nice as the people in space."
"I am?"
"Yes." She said. Closing her eyes she whispered, "Space is bigger than the world."

I assure you, my child didn't eat any tiny bits of paper before going to bed, but that little speech was probably the most surreal experience I've had since last week's art show.