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Just in case you think there’s been no Ashley in the house for a week, let me replay a recent conversation. Looking forward to having her back, but it’s incredible how much of her never left…

Scene: Children at table snacking on crackers. It’s midday, the birds are chirping, there are Rainbows outside…and inside, all is right with the world. James is in the background looking through the fridge. He finds something and begins working with it on the kitchen island.

Sunny: Daddy, what are you doing?
James: Putting some frosting on a cupcake.
S: Oh, yum! That’ll wil be delicious…..but, daddy, you can’t eat that cupcake.
J: Oh, yeah? And why not? I thought you might want a bite.
S: We don’t eat cupcakes until we’ve eaten some real food.
J: … Ah…. Yes, you’re right. I’ll put it away.
S: Yeah, Daddy… Daddy?
J: Yes, Sunny.
S: Why is your coat on the chair?
J: Just a minute, I’m trying to get this in the fridge and there’s some stuff that’s —
S: Your coat shouldn’t be on the chair. It should be hanging in the closet.
J:…Yes, Sunny. You’re right. Again.
S: You should hang it now, so you don’t forget.
J: ….You’re so thoughtful…
S: DADDY!
J: One sec, kiddo. I’m just hanging up the —
S: Your computer does not go on the kitchen table. Kaki might get crackers and cheese on it if you leave it on the table!
J:….Thank you, Sunny.