Today at dinner Clara said that she had an announcement to make. We put our forks down and gave her our full attention. She smiled and said, “I wanted to tell you, that I love you more than Christmas.” “Oh!” her mother and I said. Andrea had to fan herself to keep from passing out. “That is a big statement.” I said, “Are you really sure about that?” “Yes.” she said confidently. “I love you, more than Christmas.” Her mother and I raised our eyebrows at each other. Lydia continued to poke at the peas on her plate, not entirely paying attention. “So,” I turned to Clara, “Then here is your decision. Tomorrow, you can wake up and run downstairs to a beautifully decorated room.…