Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

"Not at school," Henry answered.

The other kids looked confused, and the teachers glanced at each other. "Who's 'Not'?" someone asked.

"Not' is Daddy's and my big treasure," Henry explained, as if it were obvious. "I'm Daddy and Not's little treasure."

One of the teachers who helped with pick-up finally caught on. "Henry, is 'Not' your mom?"

Henry nodded earnestly. "My mom is super tough in a fight."

The teacher couldn't help but laugh, and soon all the kids started chattering about their own parents.

The teachers, now curious, turned to Henry again. "Henry, is 'Not' a college professor?"

Henry frowned, suddenly protective. "Not is mine, not yours. My mom is a student. Daddy says someday Mom will be a gardener too."

The things kids say always gave the teachers a good chuckle, but before they could ask more, Henry's smartwatch rang.

Mommy and Daddy are calling sweetie!" Henry chirped into the watch. "I finished lunch-sweetie ate a lot. I didn't cry, but I miss Cooper!" He pressed his tiny wrist to his ear, lips puckered in a pout, shamelessly milking every bit of cuteness.

scoop up Henry from the Cedillo family, but

Sweetie will be

bit the busy little executive, his toddler schedule packed with important 'calls.' While other kids were still sniffling for home, Henry was already keeping

finished all his lunch, didn't cry, and misses you!"

day-they were all holding back. But by day two, everyone

still floated through the room. Henry lay on his cot,

explained: nap time was for resting. If you needed anything, just raise your hand-don't

shy or too nervous to say a word. Not Henry.

over and whispered, "What's

I go outside and

sleep?"

he

refreshing her phone to see if the kindergarten had posted