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This red coat

This red coat wasn't yours to begin with, it was Owen's. This red coat has been in the snow, has been in the rain, has been filthy from rolling in the dirty snow on a warm winter day. This red coat has traveled many places, to school, to Target, to the water park, to the skating rink, to birthday parties and arcades. Today, this red coat is driving me crazy. I never dreamed it would bother me so much. This red coat fit your brother perfectly, kept him warm for two winters. Today, I want to burn this red coat. I rationalized the price of this coat because I knew you and your younger brother would wear it too. I can't burn it can I?  This red coat is another reminder that being your mom is hard. Your younger brother Ryan puts his coat on by himself. Every morning, without fail, I struggle with this red coat. The drool from the previous day reminds me that it needs to be washed. The rip on the sleeve reminds me that you won't ever get it caught on the hook while p