Papa came...and then he left again...

As most of you know my Dad is working in Iraq. He's been there since October of 2005. Basically, as I was saying goodbye to Dad we were welcoming Jeff home. Anyway, he came back for a 2 week visit in August and we had a great time. Jacob is now at the age that he knows Papa and LOVES him so much. He kept trying to figure out exactly how many more days we had with Papa until he had to leave again. A few days before he left Jake and I were talking before bedtime about him and how he was going to be going back to Iraq and we were going to be saying goodbye at the airport. Jake's big brown eyes filled with tears. I asked him what was wrong and he said nothing, I think a little embarrassed and trying to figure out where this flood of emotion was coming from and if it was okay to feel this way. I then asked, "are you sad Papa's leaving?" He said yes and buried his head into my chest which of course broke my heart and caused my tears to flow. Not only was sad that my Dad was leaving again but I was heartbroken that my son was feeling this hurt of having to say goodbye to his Papa! He is such a sweet boy!

Chase was loving having Dad here too! The last time they saw each other, which was also the first time they met, was back in November when Chase was only 2 months old! What a difference 9 months makes!! Dad and the boys had a great time together and we loved having him home for a while!!
WE LOVE YOU PAPA/DAD!!! COME HOME SOON!!!