Im left to deal with them acting out and crying. Im left to care for them alone while I try to get through each hour with a heavy heart.
He also doesn't get to walk in their room at night and watch them sleeping.
He doesn't get to hear them say they love him.
He doesn't get to sneak in their room to be the tooth fairy.
He doesn't get to watch them grow up.
You only get one chance with your kids. I wouldn't trade my time with them for anything. Even when they're being tremendous brats and fighting about who gets to use the sink to brush teeth first.