"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.

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. Sometimes sweet,

wanted to scoop up Henry from the Cedillo family, but he was firm: no strangers allowed,

will be good.

toddler schedule packed with important 'calls.' While other kids were still sniffling for

cry, and misses you!" He took


day-they were all holding back.

quiet sniffles still floated through the room. Henry lay on his cot, rolling around, wide awake.

teachers had explained: nap time was for resting. If you needed anything, just raise

say a word. Not

over and whispered,

go

you sleep?"

sleepy," he answered

checking the clock at her school, refreshing her phone to see if the kindergarten

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