Dear Spike:
Your mother and I went on a date this afternoon. Nothing wild — we just took in a movie, stopped by our favorite market and then went on ride around the city.
But we did it without you.
With your grandparents in town for the weekend we knew we'd have a chance to get out — just the two of us — while leaving you in the safest of safe hands. But it had been so long since we'd done anything like this that it almost felt like a first date. Heck, we were practically giddy.
OK, we were giddy.
Someday, when you find someone with whom you want to share your life, I hope it is someone you can feel giddy about on your first date — and on your 1,000th date. And I hope you'll be able to look at your mother and I and know, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that it really is possible to feel that way about someone.
You'll deserve nothing less.
Love,
dad
3 comments:
Congrats! We still haven't managed that yet (the getting out alone .. not the being fantastically in love part) ... yes we're coming up on 6 months... I'm ok with that :) really.... no really I am :)
We loved being able to let Spike's parents get out for a few hours.
My mom used to always say "Honey, you need to have some time alone. Your kids aren't going to always be there, but your husband will." She also added some stuff about how men need to have attention ya da ya da ya da. She may have been a bit sexist, but I know that her wisdom was correct...marraiges need time alone.
AND, we loved being able to be the ones to take care of all of Spike's needs for a few hours, including the need to play! But we were exhausted! Good thing you two are young and energetic.
Grandma L
We loved being able to let Spike's parents get out for a few hours.
My mom used to always say "Honey, you need to have some time alone. Your kids aren't going to always be there, but your husband will." She also added some stuff about how men need to have attention ya da ya da ya da. She may have been a bit sexist, but I know that her wisdom was correct...marraiges need time alone.
AND, we loved being able to be the ones to take care of all of Spike's needs for a few hours, including the need to play! But we were exhausted! Good thing you two are young and energetic.
Grandma L
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