if you were to ask me what christmas song reminds me the most of my dad – i would tell you this one.
every year on black friday, he turns it on + sings every word.
surprisingly, he sounds e x a c t l y like ole’ vince.
i love my dad. i love how much jonah loves my dad.
i also love the relationship he shares with jon.
when i ask jonah “where’s grandpa?” he runs to the computer to skype him.
dad keeps the cupboard stocked with our favorite circus animal cookies because he knows how much i love them.
ya know, the pink + white frosted sprinkle ones? nothing better.
as a relatively new parent, i find myself turning to him for advice more often than not.
he keeps me in line + helps keep the important things in perspective.
but, he is also the biggest tease this side of the mississippi. obviously!
jonah has learned to “spit properly”, drink dr pepper, not go to bed on time + play catch with any type of ball. {or round decoration}
it’s fun to watch him as a grandpa. his grandkids are his pride + joy.
he has perfected the balance between the true meaning of christmas + the material world.
i pray that i can teach my children the same.
song for day four //
let their be peace on earth