Rachel Loves Me

I was away from Rebecca and Rachel for the first time in my seven years of marriage last week. I was a groomsman in a wedding in Portland, Oregon. I had a good time and love how fresh the air smelled. I was gone Wednesday through Sunday.

The next day was Presidents Day. Rachel had no school. We made up for lost time. We played baseball in the front yard....with Rachel standing on her mini-trampoline. We blew soap bubbles. We drew chalk on the pavement. We played tag. We cleaned the gutter next to our driveway, so rain runoff would not be impeded by dirt and leaves. She found an earthworm, which she made her pet, wormy. We rode our bike and picked up imaginary passengers. She was clearly happy to be back with her daddy and the feeling was mutual.

Later in the day, she told me she loved me in a unique way. She said, "I like to be on you, with you or know where you are.'

Awwwwww!