It's like they're singing

Here’s a voicemail I saved on my phone a few weeks ago. It is one of three messages Karen and Rich left for me, but I didn’t know my phone deleted things so quickly and so I wasn’t able to capture the other two in written form. At least I have the one.

KAREN: Hi, Daddy!

RICH: Hi, Da.

KAREN: Hi, Daddy! We know you’re in class, but we love you. Can you say that you love Daddy? Richie, say love you.

RICH: Bye.

KAREN: No no, we’re not leaving yet! Say, we love you Daddy and we can’t wait until you’re home. Can you say home?

RICH: Ho-eh.

KAREN: Okay. We’ll talk to you soon. Bye, Daddy!

RICH: (background) Da!

KAREN: Bye! Say bye?

RICH: (background) Bye!

It’s music. Truly. I cannot think of many things that make me feel more important or happier.