Love is

When the older girl throws a big tantrum because you did not allow her to do something, and she is crying and fussing, and proclaims that she does not like you and does not want you, gives you an “X”, and says that she won’t buy make-up or presents for you in the future.....BUT still holds your hand and clings on to you seeking comfort for her outburst. 

When the younger girl is trying to get to sleep and grabs your arm/hand, sniffs it, rubs it all over her face, sniffs it again, wraps it around her belly, and then falls asleep immediately after. 

When your other half gossips with you about other couples, while you both are exhausted and irritable, in need of a bath, and standing outside a supermarket, with a cart laden with groceries and household items, with the kids playing nearby.