Daddy's smart, and you're the prettiest lady in the whole wide world...

I'm five years old
It's getting cold
I've got
A big coat on

I hear your laugh
And look up smiling at you
And run and run

Past the pumpkin patch
And the tractor rides
Look now -- the sky is gold
I hug your legs and fall asleep
The whole way home

I don't know why all the trees change in the fall
I know that you're not scared of anything at all
Don't know if Snow White's house is near or far away
But I know that I had the best day
With you today

I'm thirteen now
And don't know how my friends
Could be so mean

I come home crying and you hold me tight and grab the keys

And you drive and drive
Until we've found a town
Far enough away

And we talk and window-shop
Until I've forgotten all their names

I don't know who I'm gonna talk to
Now at school
I know I'm laughing on the car ride home with you
Don't know how long it's gonna take to feel okay
But I know I had the best day
With you today

I have an excellent father
His strength is making me stronger
God smiles on my little brother
Inside and out
He's better than nothing

I grew up in a pretty house
And I had space to run
And I had the best days with you

There is a video
I found from back when I was three
You set up a paint set in the kitchen
And you're talking to me

It's the edge of princesses and pirate ships
And the seven dwarfs
Daddy's smart
And you're the prettiest lady in the whole wide world

Now I know why all the trees change in the fall
And you were on my side
Even when I was wrong
And I love you for giving me your eyes
Staying back and watching me shine

And I didn't know if you knew
So I'm taking this chance to say
That I had the best day
With you today

So - I asked for inspiration... I had nothing to blog about, and I desperately needed an idea. Well, now I've got one, and I guess I'm going to have to say Be careful what you wish for.

I don't know how many details I'm allowed to give out, so a lot of this may not make sense... BUT -

I'm thankful for my mother, and the time that I've had with her. That's not to say that I'm not thankful for the rest of my family, but my mom's been on my mind today. I know that I don't say it nearly as much as I should - I'm not even sure if I say it at all - but I love her and I'm glad that she's willing to sacrifice so much for me. We fight a bit, and I know I'm not exactly the easiest person to put up with, but she does it... I guess it's one of those things that only a mother can do.

So - thank you, mom. Thank you for everything you've done for me. For putting up with my mood swings and my attitude... I know there were some years there for a while that must have been hell and you wanted to just drown me and start over - haha. Thank you for driving me around everywhere, and all the support you've shown me over the years. I'm thankful for all the time we've spent together - and the chances I've had to get to know you, not just as a mom, but as a friend as well.

In case it's not clear, I'm dedicating the above song to you, because it's all true. :)

Now I know why all the trees change in the fall
And you were on my side
Even when I was wrong
And I love you for giving me your eyes
Staying back and watching me shine


I love you momma, and I hope everything's okay. :) *hug*

~L