Faarrrkkk

Wow.

So my Lala brought this home last night. This is just one of a few pages that outlined her wishes. Not to have all the toys in the world. Not to go see Grandma, not to go to fun places. Just to have her parents spend more time with her.

Gee. Whiz. Our initial reaction was to feel really sad. But when wifey spoke to her, she didn't have clear answers as to why she wrote this. But I think, in her heart, that's how she feels. Because in my heart, I know I should spend more time with her. Yeah a lot of kid's stuff is boring and yeah I always have a million and one things of my own to do. But it's time to not just give here a couple of minutes and send her on her way. It's time to spend real time with her, and make sure she knows just how much she is loved.

Because she is loved, so very, very much. My Lala is probably the sweetest person I have ever known. She is so loving, kind, including, non-judgemental, and just a wonderful little person, untarnished by the world. I love her so very much. And it's in my own interests to spend as much time with her (and my boys) as possible. One day, she won't be a 7yo princess anymore. She'll grow up, grow out of us, and grow into her own life. She's the kind of girl that will always want to be close to us I suspect, but even so, eventually, she won't be part of my daily life. I need to make the most of this time, for me, and of course for her. Bless you little one, you are amazing. I love you, and I promise I will do better at spending quality time with my daughter.