If I were a slow loris...

According to Jack Hanna, the slow loris is one of the only two venomous mammals.*  It makes its poison by licking its own armpit.  Then the animal's saliva mixes with whatever armpit substance is there to make the poison.  Next, they lick their babies to protect them against predators and other hurtful and dangerous things.

I wish it was that simple to protect Elliot.  

And I don't mean that I am developing into one of those creepy over-protective mothers.

Skinned knees will happen.  I am certain that someone, some time will break his heart.  And it's possible that he will make some big mistakes.  I hate all of that, but if Husband and I do a good job, hopefully he'll be okay with it all.  

Also, those sorts of things build character, which I hope he has lots of, all good.

But I would still lick him every now and again.  At least for a while. 

*Elliot's napping, so I'm going to trust Jack on this one.  Also, the other one is the platypus.   There is one more kind of slow loris, one that makes awesome printed designs.