I am sitting in a chair having a cuppa in the lounge, after a busy busy day. dd2 (who is, btw, ? social communication disorder/ASD 8yo and who never talks about 'feelings') turns round and out if the blue says 'Mummy, you look happy'.
Seizing the moment (dd2 often blocks questions about feelings) I asked if she had been ok since Daddy went on the sleepover (which is her way of expressing what's happening). She said 'yes mummy, because Daddy was always low down (think this is a reference to h prostate on sofa!) and grumpy and now I have my cheerful Mummy all to myself.
Now I know it is never wise to read too much into what young kids say in these circs, but honestly, what I know about dd2 and her relationship with me (VERY attached... H has just popped in to print something off and dd2 totally ignored him...) it is kinda enlightening.