My son Donovan, who was born almost exactly 6 years ago, has, up until September of last year, spent most of the waking hours of his life with me.

There was, of course, time with his father, my parents, and preschool. But for the most part he came to work with me, and lived with me after I divorced. Although I never took my time with him for granted, I really never considered how much I would miss having him around.

It literally hurts me physically to not be there when he wakes up, and to only have about 2 hours 5 days a week with him.

Due to my new job's work hours, I can't be there when he gets up anymore. And I don't get home until around 6, so Chris takes him to daycare and picks him up for me.

Today, as Chris was taking him to daycare, the song "Walk like an Egyptian" came on the radio.

Donovan informed Chris that he 'loved this song' . Chris told him it was one of Katie's( Chris's daughter) favorite songs too, to which Donovan replied, "I love 'Walk like a Magician' ".

Now, can't you see why I would miss him so much?!?!?

I do feel lucky and love that I have Chris to share these experiences with me.. that means so much to me, but Donovan is a real riot sometimes and I sure do miss his stories and Donovanisms, not as much as I miss him though.

until the next time......

( note, this is not exploitation of my child, just a cute little story about something he said)