Daddy's Heart Gets Broken
So, today, I'm doing all the things I've done on pretty much every other weekday morning. I kiss Anna good-bye and affirm my love. I ask Sofie for a good-bye kiss, which she gives. We go to the icon corner, I grab the blessing cross and I bless her with it. She kisses it and continues playing. I don my jacket and grab my gear. As I head out the door, I say to Sofie, "Good-bye, Sweetie! I'll see you when I get home." Normally, at this point, Sofie waves to me and says, "Bye."
Today, her face screwed up into a grimace, her bottom lip pushed forward, and she began to cry.
I assured her I would be back soon. She cried all the more. Momma gathered her up in her arms, and I waved good-bye one more time.
This morning is cloudy and grey. And so am I.
Posted by Clifton at December 6, 2004 10:41 AM | TrackBack