Below is something short I wrote for my parents. You aren't meant to understand everything in there (there's a few inside jokes you won't understand), but I thought I'd post it anyways. Something else I remember? My parents always check my blog. Therefore, I'm posting this on my blog and leaving them to discover it that way :)
Mom, I remember.
I remember crying in the middle of the night for you, instantly flooded with relief when I could hear the creaking of you going up the stairs.
I remember when I hid behind you, feigning shyness from people interacting with me.
I remember when you gently bathed me, careful not to get any water in my eyes.
I remember when you put off the ever growing stack of dishes and laundry to cuddle with me.
I remember when you would let me come to the grocery store with you, even though you knew it would only take longer (especially with me putting kings on their thrones!).
I remember when you would push me on the swings.
I remember when you would come home early from work if I was sick.
I remember you coming straight home from work to teach me how to ride a bike.
I remember when you picked me up from every swim practice.
I remember when you cheered me on at every piano recital.
I remember you encouraging me to read my Bible.
I remember you leaving for work trips and always bringing us a special treat.
I remember. When my life leads me off on different adventures and you stay home, wondering if I’m even thinking about you, I will always remember to come home.
Dad, I remember
I remember you comforting me when I thought the world was going to be flooded by our overflowing toilet.
I remember you entertaining me when I wanted to school like my big sisters.
I remember you scooping me up on your shoulder when my little legs tired out on walks.
I remember my adrenaline pumping after leaping from couch to couch, avoiding you in a game of ‘Monster’.
I remember you wiping my tears away when I was upset about something.
I remember you cooking dinner for us every night.
I remember you taking me to the park to play.
I remember you kissing my ‘owie’ every time I stubbed my toe.
I remember you making lunch for me and letting us watch an episode of Gilligan’s Island while we ate.
I remember you patiently correcting me every time I missed a subtraction problem.
I remember you always being willing to drop your busy life to help me out with school.
I remember you going on a full fledged shopping trip to pick up ginger ale, 7-up, popsicles, and chicken noodle soup when I was sick.
I remember. When my life leads me off on different adventures and you stay home, wondering if I’m even thinking about you, I will always remember to come home.
Kayla Joy
