Child of mine.
Before. I remember your overalls. And the yellow backhoe you loved so much you slept with. But most of all I remember this big beaming smile.
Later. I remember your soft shaggy hair. And your kookiness.
Love and miss you before and later.
he wore flannel 
Kade sure had a big beaming cheery smile. When he first saw Marv from his basket, he lit right up. This child of yours (and grandchild of mine) was a happy boy.
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