Is that all it takes to be a quality mom?

Last Saturday was a hot day, and my daughters and a few neighborhood kids were playing on the swing set in the backyard. After I handed out the cheap-o store-brand twin pops, I realized that giving popsicles to my kids makes me feel like a good mom.  

It's inexplicable I know.  They have zero nutritional value and cost about 3 cents apiece (I figured it out!).  I remember the Joy of the Popsicle from my childhood - I grew up in Texas where pretty much every day was hot enough for a popsicle -

and I suppose I'm just glad I know that I'm making them truly happy for five sticky, sugary, artificial flavory minutes!