What a Two-Year-Old Taught Me About Love and Friendship

always do. Then I asked, “What’s your daddy’s name?” He paused, eyebrows furrowed, clearly thinking hard. Trying to help, I gently rephrased: “What does Mommy call Daddy?” I expected something simple — maybe “John” or “Mike.” Instead, he looked up at me with complete sincerity and said, “Best friend.”

The room went quiet for a second before a few children continue reading …