One of the saddest moments in my Life Occured last night.

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So I was putting Lachlan (my 8 yr old) to bed last night, and all of a sudden he hugged me so so tight, as always he told me he loves me and I told him that I love him as well, I asked him what was the matter and he told me.

"Daddy I miss my friends, I miss my Nanna and Poppy, I miss my Nonna and Nonno (Lara's Parents), I miss Zio and Zia, I miss Alex and Claudia, and I miss Ted and Alby, he then burst into tears like only a small child could, and sobbed his heart out whilst hugging me tightly, he then told me in his own words " I like America, but I want to go back to Australia" I was shattered and heartbroken, firstly cause its my fault my little man is so upset, and secondly cause I felt I failed him cause I never seen any of this. I was so proud he had the courage to tell me, but also its one of the best things as a parent, having your child truely and openly communicate with you.

Lara and I spent a while talking thru things with him, and have agreed we will stick it out over here at least until Christmas, and if at such time he still isnt happy over here, Lara and him will head back to Australia and I will try to see out the remander of the minimum time I have to be here (cant remember if its 12 or 18 months) and then may return.

I guess in all my question is...

if your Child was unhappy cause of a choice you made, would you sacrifice your career and money for the simple happiness of them. I love my boy and I know my parents are heartbroken at him not being there every weekend. I also know I would be able to get work back in Australia simply.

Strange thing is I am not all that upset at the prospect of leaving the USA and heading home. At the end of the day its only money. And I think the relationship mine and Lara's parents have with Lachlan is more important than a hand full of dollars. Maybe this move to the USA has taught all of us more about who we are and whats important to us, more than making some $$$ and a adventure.


What would you do?