I knelt down, gazed at the adorable expressions on the children's faces, and then caressed their squishy little bodies. I had a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach.

I always think it will be better in the future \s"Mom, what are you sad about?"

Doris asked.

"Mom, don't you prefer sleeping with dad?"

Asked Duke.

Dora, "no, mum prefers to sleep with Dad!"

I couldn't help but smile.

How did you tell it?

Debbie placed her chubby little palm on the back of my hand and said, "Mom..." as she extended her chubby little hand.

Doris, "Mom's not sad. We're good."

Dylan nodded. "MMM!"

I gave each of...