Talking Love with a 4-year-old

The following scene occurred during lunch the other day.

Avery: "I told Jaden I love him today."

Me: "Oh, you did? What did he say?"

Avery: "He said, 'I love you, too,' and I told him that was nice."

Me: "Where were you when you told him?"

Avery: "We were in center time."

Me: "Did you kiss?"

Avery: "Mom! NO!"

Me: "Oh, I didn't know. Is he your boyfriend?"

Avery: "Mom, I told you the other day that I love Jaden because he is my friend. He is not my boyfriend."

Me: "Alright, I am sorry. Well, you have other friends at school. Did you tell them that you love them?"

Avery: "Nope. Just Jaden. He is my friend I love."

End scene.