Saturday, February 18, 2012

As Reported by Katie

"So, next time we see dad, it won't be at our house?" Caleb asked.

"No, he's going straight to Disney World to meet us there."

Pause.

"Will we come back here?"

Pause. "Sure, buddy. We can visit."

Pause.

"Dad won't have to leave again?"

"No. Then he stays with us."

"But he might have to take trips even when we're in Egypt," Madeline interjected.

"Yeah, but for just a week or two."

"That's nothing. That's OK," Madeline and Caleb concluded.

Later, Henry found Katie, "Can you help me?"

"Of course." Henry guided Katie to the kitchen.

"Can you get that box down?" Henry asked. After Katie retrieved the requested box, Henry added, "It's hard without dad around to get things."

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