My daughter just asked me if my parents are still alive, so I had to explain (again) that the lady that has lived with us since she was born, known to her as Mimi, is in fact my mother. She was like
I don't think I can handle knowing I'm not going to get my midnight phone call or ambush from him just makes me want to run into a brick wall head first.
I love old people interacting with Maggie. Yesterday at the store this man was having the time of his life talking to her and his mood changed instantly. He said she made his entire week.
Hearing "at least you have Maggie" when being on the line of not being able to have anymore kids is so bittersweet. I love my baby but I want her to experience having siblings because that bond is so important to me.