Loving gesture

It is amazing how kids can understand what we say, even though they are unable to articulate well. Iden was at his worst again just now, kicking up a fuss, screaming and crying. After he had calmed down, I began to reason with him (though I wasn't sure if he could understand). I was telling him how annoyed I was with him over his bad behaviour. Also told him how much I love him, the things I did for him, bought for him and so on. I told him I was disappointed as he did not seem to appreciate it and that he doesn't love me anymore. After I had finished my talk, Iden stared at me for a while and did a surprising thing. He stroked my head! I was so taken aback with his gesture. You see, Iden's way of saying he loves someone is to stroke the person's head. I believe he understood what I was telling him, hence stoking my head to tell me he loves me. My heart melted at that moment.....