Nap Time

I had a wonderful conversation with my beautiful daughter on the way to the store today. We were just chatting about this or that, nothing of any great worldly significance, and she happened to mention that Cash has decided that he doesn't need his second nap anymore. I had a flashback, which seems to occur more often as we count the months of Cash's fun time in the world. I could picture Sara standing up in her crib in the glass walled Florida room that she called her own, with a look on her face that told me "I don't REALLY!!! think I need a nap anymore" She must have been about 14 or 16 months old at the time. The problem is, I just can't remember how we solved the "nap routine".

It was later today when I realized how great it is..........that.......I don't get to solve it. She does. I listen in wonder every day at the stories that she tells me. The fun adventures that she, Travis and Cash are having. At the visuals that come to mind every time I imagine him eating blueberries fresh from the vine and the UPickEm field. I remember when Sharon, Robert's Mom, took Sara and I out to the strawberry patch in Miami.....she wasn't much older than Cash is now, and she came out of the field with the tell tale "ruby red lips" that affirmed what a great time we had.

I wish I remembered more of the every day happenings with you Sara. I want to close my eyes and be back on that swing set where you lost you little red necklace. I want to be standing alongside you the first time you saw the 8' BigBird at the mall. I want to watch as your Dad pushed you along on your bike, or helped you up on the horse. I long for the hours when I could just walk in and stare at you sleeping. But here is what I realized this morning, I am remembering them, it is just through your eyes with Cash. And you know what, it's a pretty awesome place to be. I love you sweetheart, you are a wonderful, amazing Mom.