Tuesday, October 24, 2006

What I Overheard....

A tender Sunday evening conversation:

Boy (in the process of taking a shower): DAD!
Dad: Yes son.
Boy: Will I be with you this week ?
Dad: No son, you will be with your mom until Sunday morning when I pick you up.
Boy: Why won’t I be with you for the weekend?
Dad: I’m going to a conference on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and will be home late so I will pick you up early in the morning.
Boy: Where is the conference?
Dad: In Chicago.
Boy: Is that far?
Dad: Yes.
Boy: What kind of conference?
Dad: ADHD conference.
Boy: Did you set up the conference, Dad, you know, call everyone to be there?
Dad: No, I didn’t son.
Boy: Why are you going?
Dad: To learn more about ADHD.
Boy: Like what I have?
Dad: Yes.
Boy: Who else is going?
Dad: Hundreds of people, people who are parents with children that have ADHD and ADD, teachers....lots of us will be there.
Boy: Oh. (pause)
Boy: I love you Dad.
Dad: I love you too son.

5 comments:

rena said...

Bet that made you all warm and fuzzy inside....I know I'm aaawwwwwing right about now.

Looney Mom™ said...

How sweet. I'm "aaawwwwwing" too.

Cheryl said...

Kids know when they are loved!

Cheryl said...

So...did your son write the letter or did you. All I got was a couple of coupons...Aparantely you have more clout! Smiles...

Nancy said...

As a retired teacher, you know I loved this post. Kids are a blessing indeed.