If They Only Knew

I know this blog is supposed to be about us, but tonight I figured I would follow up on a topic we discussed last week. It was about the things the girls will remember that you did for them that "were special". That you even wondered if they would have trouble with thinking of any was really quite surprising. The number of little things is innumerable and the big things are pretty countless as well.

I really can't list them all, but I think you can get kind of a flavor for them.

How about the whole "movie Monday" thing? The younger one looked so forward to those nights. She loved them. I am honestly quite amazed at how many movies the two of you mentio that you saw but I didn't. I am certain she will expect these again this summer.

How about the "shuffle" training session? Or the impromptu dance session (the one with the "slapping"). Precious moments – all of them.

LIke today there are the "sudden unplanned" trips to Madison or wherever. They like those things. Why? Because the like spending time with you. They enjoy how you make them laugh with your silly approach to things. The love the shared jokes you have together. I'll bet you three could fill hours on goofy dinner table jokes alone.

How about the endless nicknames you have for them? They will remember that stuff forever. The zoo trips, mall trips, lunches together, the list goes one.

I guess the point is that they have no idea how huge you are in their lives. You have done so much more than take them to museums and big stuff. You have given them your time. All of your time. All of your attention. They'll never forget that. They will remember so many moments. And when we are really old they will sit and remind us and our feeble memories of those moments. And in return for all you did for them.

I looked at a picture taken just a few days ago of the older daughter lying on the couch with her head in your lap. She is nearly 20 years old. And she still does that with you. She will remember that.

The "walker" is still hanging out there somewhere for you and the younger daughter to "hide" on each other. It's silly and goofy. She is over 16 years old. She will remember that.

Face it sweetie. You are unforgettable. You are a memory all of your own.

You're the world to me. I love you more than anything in the world.