Rain and hugs...

Dear Nicky,

It started to rain shortly after you got home this afternoon. It became very dark outside, and at one point I left you in the family room in order to check on the Honda's windows. You burst into tears because maybe you thought I'd left you or you were scared of the weather. I made sure the car windows were shut and came right back. I picked you up and hugged and cuddled you until you declared, "I'm okay now." You pounded some steak for dinner, then you had a bath, and I put you to sleep. Just a moment ago I had to torture you with some suctioning because you were fussing and had a hard time sleeping due to sinus congestion. It was real torture and you have the petechia to show it and I have the scars on my soul to prove it.

Love,
Dad