Sappy Songs - They Say So Much

When Emmy falls down, Dave and I rush to comfort her very fast - probably too fast for the "rule" book. But the way I look at it, she probably has already had far too many times in her young life when she didn't get comforted right away, and we're ready and willing to perform mommy/daddy triage whenever it's needed.

A few days ago, she fell in the kitchen while I was cleaning. She started crying and I couldn't get over to her until I put down all the things in my hands. When I turned around from the counter to go to her she had already stood her self up and was rushing over to me with her arms out for me to pick her up. Boom went my heart. She needs me. I knew that but wow.

But the thing is, I need her too. I was in my car the other day when a sappy country song came on the radio. I'm not of fan of this genre of music, but let's just say it's a good thing I can drive and cry at the same time.

Here's a few lines from the song, "In My Daughter's Eyes" by Martina McBride:
"In my daughter's eyes, I am a hero.
I am strong and wise and I know no fear.
But the truth is plain to see, she was sent to rescue me.

I see who I want to be in my daughter's eyes.
In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal,
darkness turns to light and the world is at peace.
This miracle God gave to me gives me strength when I am weak.
I find a reason to believe, in my daughter's eyes.

And when she wraps her hand around my finger,
or puts a smile in my heart,
everything becomes a little clearer.
I realize what life's all about.