I just put Jadyn down for bed tonight. I read a few books, tickled her a little bit just to hear her laugh, and then told her that "it's time for bed, babe." She then says "OK" in the sweetest voice you've ever heard and proceeds to snuggle up next to me. I noticed that she didn't have her socks on so I told her that I was going to grab some socks, to which she replied, in the same sweet voice, "OK." As I finished putting on her last sock, I told her that Daddy was going to leave so she could go to sleep - again another "OK." I leaned in to give her a kiss goodnight and tell her I love you but instead, she said it first and then leaned in to give ME a kiss. There is something so completely pure about a child stating those words. There is no societal blur of the word, no false promises or empty offers - just pure, love. Some pretty powerful words from a pretty powerful little girl.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Powerful Words
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3 comments:
I teared up reading this.
Yeah, that's pretty powerful stuff.
I might take you up on playing with the youth some night. Probably not soon, but as I become a little more settled in my current life situation. I seriously miss the days when I was just "the saxophone player."
This is awesome dude.
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