Reality Sets In

Em came running into the kitchen to announce that we needed Dad. That balloon, which came with my anniversary present just a bit earlier, has already gotten "caught" in the two story foyer. She was wondering if I thought Dad could get his ladder and get it down for her. I replied, "Well, I'm sure he could if he wasn't in Africa!" To that she responded, "Can he just come home for a minute?" I'm glad she's 5, because she said that with a smile on her face, whereas years ago there would have been no consoling her!