My Daddy Left Me

Scenario: Bath time last night. Happily playing and "swimming."  Then out of nowhere Laura starts crying big alligator tears.

Me: What's wrong?

L: I want my Daddy!

Me:  I know, sweetie, I want your Daddy too. But he's in Heaven, remember? And we have him in our hearts and can see him in pictures and in our dreams.

L: I want my Daddy HERE!

Me: I know...me, too.  It makes me mad and sad that Daddy isn't here.

L: My Daddy left me.

Me:  He didn't mean to, sweetheart. It was an accident. fighting my own tears

L: I love my Daddy.

Me:  And he loves you, too.  And Clara loves you and Mommy loves you.

L: I love Mommy. giggles

And then we played a round of "I love you more"