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If You Met Me....
Before I got a word in, you'd probably be swept into a conversation with my three year old, London. She loves to talk. She was talking to the trees this morning. A full fledged conversation with a tree. You would then meet Ava and Heidi. They are not as forward as their sister, but given time, they'd be just as engaging. I would probably share some crazy story involving my girls. That's my thing. I find comfort and confidence when I talk about my girls. They are the best thing I have ever done. In. My. Life. So I talk about them. A lot.
Pretty soon we'd be swapping stories. I hope that you realize that I am listening. Listening and trying to keep Heidi from running into the road. But I am listening. I know I seem preoccupied. I worry that you might mistake that for disinterest. I promise it's not.
As we talk, you'd discover that I like to laugh. And loud. I love goofing off. And I love dancing. (Although I have two left feet.) I really love to dance to rap music. I also like to think that I am a good rapper. I sing really loud when I am in the car. I love to make my girls laugh with my skillz. :)
I love a good conversation about politics, religion, parenting. Anything that challenges my brain to consider another point-of-view. I also like to argue and defend my point-of-view. Sometimes to a fault. I'm trying to reign it in.
I want to be deep. And carefree. I want to be organized. And spontaneous. I want to be heard. And I want to listen.
I've become very aware of myself over the past year. I am trying so hard to be a better person, friend, mother, and wife. I want to be the friend that you call when you are at your worst or at your best. I want you to have faith in me. Faith that I will rejoice with you. And mourn with with you when the moment requires mourning. When you think about your "good friends", I want to be at the top of the list.
That's what you would get, if you met me.
OK. Now it's your turn.
And.... GO!
As MY daughter says....'per-FECT-o'. And, should I say, you're worth 'meeting'!!
ReplyDeleteWhat you would get if you met me? my husband (well, you wouldn't 'get' him. I'd like to keep him), my kids, my family, my church, chocolate, books, scrapbooking, jewelry, and a blog. And lots and lots of scarves and shoes. And hopefully, one day, (in my dreams) a Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 bag (the brown one). Why? Just because.
Well, I haven't even met you, but I know that you think and type fast! You got a lot written in 5 minutes. :-)
ReplyDeleteYour daughter sounds cute. I like talking to people who challenge my thinking too. Nice to kinda/sorta meet you!
-FringeGirl
"I find comfort and confidence when I talk about my girls. They are the best thing I have ever done."
ReplyDeleteWell said. It's always comforting to talk about one's children. And as they say on Yo Gabba Gabba, "Dancing and listening to music is awesome!!" You sound fun. Good post.
You are all that and so much more... truly a gift... a gift who's impact is far reaching and still yet to be seen.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog.