Tulip Time! [2019]

There's nothing I love more than Saturday mornings with my family. The tulips are exploding with color along the downtown, Holland streets. This spring fever is bringing everyone together, and you dressed up in your festival costume, and took to the parade.

So there you were, dancing in front of hundreds of lines spectators. Your moves were flawless, and with every twirl and spin, I held my breath and fought back tears... I can't believe how freaking adorable you (always have been, and) are. Your new braces will reward you... You are stunning.

Meanwhile, you smile and waive during the parade. You glisten and glow. You laugh. You shine.

After the parade, you and I separated from Teresa and your sisters. We walked to the carnival, and you begged me to join you on the craziest ride in the history of the universe.

Our conversation went something like this:

Me: "No, I'll get sick."
You: "No you won't, I promise!'

So we paid our $15 and climbed about Lucifer's death mobile. As it flipped up into oblivion, you squeezed and said, "I've been waiting four years for this! I just haven't been tall enough until now!"

And I would do anything for you, baby girl.