Watching

"I wish it wasn't today."

"What do you mean Isabel?" I answered while making the kids breakfast this morning.

"I wish it was still yesterday because Papi leaves today."

It's bittersweet.  We are so thankful that he was able to find another job after back surgery last year.   Truly that is a huge blessing.  But it's just really hard to say goodbye especially after the past couple of months.  His leaving was as routine as every other season, stressing about baggage weight, wrapping up the last to dos at home and a few tears.  There was one exception though, an extra stop on the way to the airport.  

He stopped to say bye to Mikey.  Even though Mikey is lucky because he's probably the only one he didn't really have to say bye too.  I'm sure he'll be there watching his Papi play and hopefully blowing a little extra wind to help those hard hit balls leave the park.  We love you Papi!  And we are praying for a great season.