Today I took Wyatt out the airfield on an errand. Wyatt was excited to see all the helicopters in the air and on the ground. Whenever we see helicopters (we live near the airport so that's often) I tell him that Daddy is in the aircraft flying around. Today, I didn't tell him that, Today I just pointed out the helicopters.
When I parked Wyatt got out of the car and ran towards one of the display helicopters that was surrounded by men in uniform. He started calling "Daddy? Daddy?" Like "where are you?". I was so shocked! I guess he put together the unforms and the helicopters and thought since the helicopter was on the ground, Eric was near by. It was heartbreaking.
I got teary, but held it in until I was done with my errand and got back into the car. Then I just bawled!