Hey, J.

DJ.

TJ.

Hey, Tori. Is it already time to go?

Hey, CJ, it is.

We're heading to Farmer Caroline's farm today to see the baby calves.

Are you ready to go?

I am.

It's just that...

Are you feeling a little nervous because mom isn't coming along today? I am. It's just that... Are you feeling a little nervous because mom isn't coming along today?

I am. I really wish she was coming. I don't like it when we're apart.

Hi, Tori. I heard the bus pull up. T.J., are you feeling ready to go to Farmer Caroline's Farm?

I'm ready to go, but I'm still a little nervous. Oh, T.J., I totally understand that. Would it help

to go over all that we have prepared to help you feel ready to get on the bus? Yeah, I think so.

Okay, let's remember what we talked about this morning. You're all ready to go. You've got your backpack with a snack in case you get hungry. You have your water bottle in case you get thirsty. You've got your sweatshirt tied around your waist in case you get chilly. Plus, you'll be with Tori the whole time. Mrs. King will be the adult on the bus until you get to Farmer Carolines, and Farmer Caroline will be with you the entire time at the farm.

I guess I am ready.

It's just that I really wish you were coming with me.

T.J., I kind of wish I could come with you, too.

But since I can't come with you this time,

would it be helpful if I gave you a sign that I'm always thinking about you?

What kind of sign, Mom? What do you mean? Well, let me think. Sometimes when we feel far away

from the people we love, it's helpful to have something to look at, something that reminds us

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