The Question

Friend: Piper, what are you going to be when you grow up?

Piper: Eighteen

The Light Around Her

I heard an old favortie song with a new perspective this weekend. A song that for me had always been about romantic love was transformed into a song about my daughter, Piper. Like it was written for her. I found myself weeping at the truth of it, overcome.

She's got a way about her
I don't know what it is
but I know that I can't live without her

She's got a way of pleasin'
I don't know why it is
but there doesn't have to be a reason anyway

She's got a smile that heals me
I don't know what it is
but I have to laugh when she reveals me

She's got a way of talkin'
I don't know why it is
but it lifts me up when we are walkin' anywhere

She comes to me when I'm feelin' down
Inspires me without a sound
She touches me and I get turned around

She's got a way of showin'
How I make her feel
and I find the strength to keep on goin'

She's got a light around her
And everywhere she goes a million
dreams of love surround her everywhere

She comes to me when I'm feelin' down
Inspires me without a sound
She touches me, I get turned around oh oh oh

She's got a smile that heals me
I don't know why it is
but I have to laugh when she reveals me

She's got a way about her
I don't know what it is
but I know that I can't live without her any way
 
- Billy Joel

The Date Dish

The date went well, but no fireworks. I did really well with the talking and kept up my side of the conversation. It was fairly easy since he talked about himself almost exclusively. It was hard for me to interject and he seemed to not mind that one bit. It's probably for the best though because it kept me from pontificating about Piper and how facinatingly adorable she can be. He asked me out for a second date and the event did end with a kiss but as I've said no butterflies and no fireworks.

I've decided not to go on date # 2. I recognize he is the kinda guy who needs a mommy and I've done this style of relationship before with little sucess. It's not what I'm looking for this time around. It's less than I deserve and certainly less than Piper deserves. I'm proud of myself for seeing this for what it is right away instead of needing to learn the hard way.

No SHIT! Did I actualy lean somethign from my past mistakes? Is this a sign of healthy thinking?

Hmmm....