As contraries are known by contraries, so is the delights of presence best known by the torments of absence.

Thus in this heaven he took his delight And smothered her with kisses upon kisses Till gradually he came to know where bliss is.

It’s hard to think of a 16-month child being anything other than a delight to be around.

I never get any protests from children. All you get are giggles of mirth and squirms of delight. I know what children like.