Kade and I had quite a day, well at least I did. My father-in-law had an appointment this morning about an hour and a half south of Cleveland so I told him that Kade and I would take him so he didn’t have to go alone, and so he didn’t spend the whole time thinking about what his wife is going through while he drove by himself. So we set out this morning at 8, and after a half hour detour arrived just in time for his 10 o’clock appointment. Everything went well and we were ready to leave before 11. We were about half way home when Kade started whining so I asked my FIL to please give him his binky and Ted. As a side note, Ted is Kade’s blanket bear that he has had since birth and that is intrical in his “get to sleep” routine and everyday comforting. Well, there was a binky in the bag, but no Ted in sight. As soon as he said he couldn’t find Ted my heart sank because I instantly remembered where Kade left it, and to make matters worse I remember thinking “I hope I don’t forget Ted,” which is exactly what I did. I could feel the tears well up in my eyes. That little bear is not only my son’s best friend, but it also means a lot to me as well. It is my first-born’s blankie and it is what makes him feel safe and secure when Mama isn’t there. Needless to say, I was devastated at it’s loss, and I was even more devastated when I thought of all the sleepless nights in my future due to Kade screaming himself to sleep without his blankie. Even the thought of sleepless nights couldn’t stop the fact that my FIL had to get back to the hospital to be with his wife. He really kept me calm though, and we pulled over and called the office to make sure that Ted was indeed where Kade had left him. Sure enough, he was there. I told my FIL that I would take him back to the hospital and then go back to get Ted. He wouldn’t hear of it. He didn’t want me to drive all that way by myself, but I didn’t want him to miss out on being there for Cindy, and I knew how much she needed him. He told me not to worry, that Kyle was planning on visiting her on his lunch hour, and that Kade couldn’t make it without his blankie. So, we turned around, picked Ted up, and drove back to the clinic. By the time Kade and I pulled into the drive it was after 3. It was a long trip, but Kade was happy, Ted was in his arms, and 2 of my FIL’s sisters were visiting Cindy so she wasn’t alone. I have to say that even though it was a long trip, it was one of the best ones I have ever been on.