First light

This morning, just as the first light of dawn was creeping into my room, Theo stumbled in as well. He was still so sleepy his eyes were barely open and he quickly burrowed into the covers next to me. After a nice warm snuggle he rearranged himself and flung an arm over my neck. I lay still for a moment and then whispered gently into his ear, "Um, Theo, you're choking me." He turned his head slightly, slit open his eyes and said, "That was my intent."