while i was home in dallas, still working hard since the season just started up again, you had to go to new york for work, so that meant i was a single, not really single, mother for the week, and it had its ups and downs

our daughter missed you so much, i did too, but i swear, she cries everynight because she wants a hug from you, and it breaks my heart a little, but i get her to sleep anyway

one night, after i was done with work and practice, and in pajamas, i facetimed you, and our daughter was watching tv with me, and she climbed up onto my shoulders just for fun as i called you

i saw your face through the screen and immediately relaxed a little “hey babe” i say softly