Im sorry. I didnt mean to make you guys feel like I wasnt listening to your suggestions.
in fact, your suggestions are what helped me create my 'goodbye' ritual.
Quick, simple, and to the point.
" Goodbye Bean. Love you. See you when you wake up after nap"
It was just hard seeing her standing in the hallway like that.
<sigh>
but I will be tougher next time around.
I promise. ;-)