Kids Always Know

They say that kids always know. In fact, whenever I've heard professionals talk about dealing with deployments they always say to be upfront with your kids. Children can sense that something is going on and they’ll worry even more if they’re not sure what it is.

We didn't tell our kids about my husband’s upcoming deployment until we got the final word yesterday. So many things were up in the air and we just weren't sure what to tell them before.

But still, I know they knew something was up.

My husband took my son and me to lunch yesterday. He dropped us off at home and went back to work. As we were walking up the front steps, my son turned to me and said, “I love spending time with Daddy.”

“Oh, me too, buddy,” I replied.

“I hate it when he goes away,” he said.

“Me too, bud. Me too.” It was all I could think to say.

My heart was torn between breaking in sadness over our upcoming separation and swelling with happiness that the guys in my life are so close. Unfortunately at times like this, it is usually the heartbreak that prevails.