Laughter and Pride
During the past two weeks Grace and I have had two moments I do not think I will soon forget.
Laughter:
Last Saturday Grace and I ventured to Whistle-Stop Park in Temple. This park is unique in that all the attractions are train orientated and it is right next to a real train depot, thus trains come by the park all the time. I called Scott while we were playing just to see if by chance he was nearby (he drives trains). Turns out he was just about to bring a train by the park!! Grace and I waited and sure enough here comes a big train and Daddy is driving!!! Scott sounded the train whistle, smiled and waved and waved. With my super big smile I waved and waved and waited with great anticipation to see how Grace would respond. First a small wave, but then …. the bottom lip started to turn down, and tears began to well up … as the train passed she looked down crying and all I could hear her say was “I miss him.” Then she looks me in the eye and says “I miss him ……. I miss your husband.”
Pride:
For me watching and playing tennis is fun, so image my elation when walking by the tennis courts at our gym Grace says “I play tennis….. I want to play tennis”. I was so excited, but fearing this was a passing fancy I played it off. Two days later after watching some Wimbledon she says again “I want to play tennis”. Well, that is all I needed to hear we were off to the sporting goods store to buy her first racket and tennis balls. I’m sure the salesman thought I was crazy as I pulled down the four possible choices for a 2 ½ year old and had her hold and swing each. We decided on a Dora the Explore racket pack with water bottle, mom and daughter both please we headed home for our first tennis lesson. I never expected the overwhelming feeling of pride and joy as we walked on to the courts for the first time.
Laughter:
Last Saturday Grace and I ventured to Whistle-Stop Park in Temple. This park is unique in that all the attractions are train orientated and it is right next to a real train depot, thus trains come by the park all the time. I called Scott while we were playing just to see if by chance he was nearby (he drives trains). Turns out he was just about to bring a train by the park!! Grace and I waited and sure enough here comes a big train and Daddy is driving!!! Scott sounded the train whistle, smiled and waved and waved. With my super big smile I waved and waved and waited with great anticipation to see how Grace would respond. First a small wave, but then …. the bottom lip started to turn down, and tears began to well up … as the train passed she looked down crying and all I could hear her say was “I miss him.” Then she looks me in the eye and says “I miss him ……. I miss your husband.”
Pride:
For me watching and playing tennis is fun, so image my elation when walking by the tennis courts at our gym Grace says “I play tennis….. I want to play tennis”. I was so excited, but fearing this was a passing fancy I played it off. Two days later after watching some Wimbledon she says again “I want to play tennis”. Well, that is all I needed to hear we were off to the sporting goods store to buy her first racket and tennis balls. I’m sure the salesman thought I was crazy as I pulled down the four possible choices for a 2 ½ year old and had her hold and swing each. We decided on a Dora the Explore racket pack with water bottle, mom and daughter both please we headed home for our first tennis lesson. I never expected the overwhelming feeling of pride and joy as we walked on to the courts for the first time.
Comments
I'm so glad you're recording all the hilarious things that come out of that child's mouth. Like her Momma, she is one of a kind! I love it!
I miss you and love you, friend.
Chrys