Wednesday, November 8th, 4:00pm
Madigan and Missy
Missy: (speaking around the thumb in her mouth) Mom?
Madigan: Yes, sweetie?
Missy: Ith we moofing becuth of Uncu Ken?
Madigan: We’re just moving, that’s all.
Missy: Why aren we te-ing Uncu Ken?
Madigan: Take your thumb out of your mouth. We’re not telling Uncle Ken because he’ll try to tell us not to go.
Missy: Why doesn’t Uncle Ken want us to go?
Madigan: Because he loves us.
Missy: So why are we going?
Madigan: Because sometimes it’s just easier that way.
They sit quietly for a few minutes.
Missy: Mom?
Madigan: Yes, sweetie?
Missy: I think you need a hug.
Next stop: Thursday, November 9th, 4:00pm