My husband passed away on Wednesday. My daycare kids will be back tomorrow. They are 5, 3, and a baby. I thought about taking another week off, but frankly, I need the money since I just lost half of my income, and the family can't find anyone to keep them. I think it will be better for me to work than sit here alone and mope. Mom has talked to them of course, but I know it is going to be hard. My husband has been retired for several years, so he was almost always around. He was as much daycare as I was. He has been very sick for the last few months, and the 3 year old is very aware. Several times a day, he peeks into the room and says, "Johnnie sick? Johnnie going to doctor?" He loved him so much, and this is going to be hard for him. Same with the kindergarten kids. They all grew up in our house. Any wise words on what to say, especially if I cry, and I know I will. Tears seem to pop up at the oddest times.

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