Daelyn has become fanatical about Nicki. Dane and Deanna both had basketball games the Saturday before Christmas in the morning. Don had another commitment, so I took them. Daelyn began whining shortly after we arrived, asking to go home. Finally, when Don joined us, he asked again.
"Mama, I want to go home. I want to see Nicki before she leaves for work!"
I looked at my watch. Nicki was working from 11 am to 11 pm. She usually leaves for work about 25 minutes before her shift. It was already 10:40. It was pretty doubtful we'd catch her, but I loaded him up and we took off for home.
I broke the news to him in the van. He was very disappointed and fussed a little. He's repeated this same scenario about 4 times now, even refusing to go to bed at night until Nicki comes home (fat chance, Bud - you're not staying up until midnight).
On Wednesday, Daelyn began fussing again. We had been out and, when we returned, Nicki was gone.
"I HAVE to see Nicki," he yelled. I scrunched up my face and looked at him.
"Son, have you fallen in love with Nicki?" I asked, fully expecting an affirmative response. He's only five and love for him comes and goes on a whim.
"Not today, Mama. Maybe I'll fall in love with her tomorrow. For today, I just miss her 'cause I like her."
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