I wish we were rich

child: I wish we were rich. 

mom: we are rich!

child: we are definitely NOT rich, mom. 

mom: well, not rich in money, no.
but we are rich in everything else. 

child: what else is there to be rich in?

mom: love for one. we are definitely rich in love.

child: okay mom, come on. 

mom: no, for real.
we are rich in family who love us and support us.
we are rich in laughter and hugs.

child: we are rich in friends.

mom: yes, we are very rich in friends. 

child: okay I get it.
we are rich in pets.

mom: we are. maybe too rich in pets. 

child: haha, maybe 

mom: we are definitely rich in cute babies!

cute baby: <squeals> and <slobbers>

child: yes! hahaha!

mom: we are rich in happy memories and traditions. 
we are rich in belief and prayer when we feel scared. 
we are rich in knowledge
and special talents
and curiosity. 

child: okay, you're right, we are rich. 

mom: we may not be rich in money, but sweetheart,
some people are so poor all they have is money.*

photo by bnash_photography

quote credited to many people including: an Icelandic quote by Odin, artist Patrick Meagher, and/or artist Bob Marley. 
But our kids will tell you that their Momma says that.