I was ready to go.
Had my car packed to the hilt with snacks and activities.
Was going to spend the night at my parents' and then leave at the crack of dawn.
Or preferably sooner.
12 hours isn't that long, I told myself.
My kids are great travelers, I told myself.
It will be no problem, I told myself.
But in the end, I didn't drive, myself.
Guess who did?
Guess who hung out alone for three days in California while my kids and I played with our friends at the beach, and went to fun restaurants, and sampled a million Martinelli flavors (more on that later)?
Guess who refused to even sleep at the beach house with us because he didn't want to "spoil the young-people party"?
Guess who drove us through a beautiful, tucked away piece of the redwood forest before driving us the 12 hours home?
Guess who paid for all the gas and the pit-stop snacks (including curly fries)?
Guess how much my dad loves me?
Guess how much I love him?
More than words can say.
(Dad taught Lucy about mile markers somewhere mid-Nevada. She tracked our progress by counted them pretty much the entire remaining trip.)
(I think I side with Spencer's choice of activities for passing time in the car.)
12 comments:
So I don't know your dad, I know that he has a fantastic daughter, but this made me cry. I'm so glad that he is willing able and wanting to do something so amazing for you.
This made me cry too Lori! There is something about a dad and his love for his girls. Your dad is so sweet.
So beautiful, Lori. This made me cry too. What exceptional people, both you and your dad.
I side with you and Spencer as well. :)
I love that dad too.
Love you! And love that WONDERFUL Dad of yours! Love that sweet sweet Uncle Dee!
Your dad is truly an amazing man who has raised an amazing daughter. (and yes I too am in tears)
Tears! what a dear father you have! You're a lucky girl! can't wait to read about the rest of your adventures...
I have never met your Dad, but I can't help but love him. That is the sweetest story. What a great example of love!
Definitely teared up at this. So sweet. Thank heavens for wonderful fathers.
I know your dad :) Luckily I got the same one. He's always been there for us. We're so blessed!
Just had to say something about your t-shirt...I remember the day we got those!
Thanks for sharing. I am so touched by all your wonderful family does for you. Definitely makes me want to be a better family member myself. Thank you.
Oh your dad is so wonderful! We were all waiting to see who your mystery chaperone would be... It was so good to see him for the brief moment that I did.
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