Memories of a Man
Hello all,
Tomorrow is Valentines Day -- I wish I could tell you of wonderful stories about how mom and dad would have lavish nights on the town, but I can't. I think when I was very young, Danna, Nic and I would be dropped off at Grandma and Grandpa Scott's house while Mom and Dad went out to eat, but I am not sure.
I know later when I was in my teens, Dad and Mom frequently dined in Shen at the Depot. I think they spent a few New Years Eve / Birthdays there, but I don't know if they ever went there for Valentines Day.
As I type this entry, I can't pull a memory of the Valentines Day, but Mom and Dad did not need Valentines Day to show their love for each other. It was there every time they parted. A quick three kisses and out the door Dad would go. Always with a smile and an "I love you". It was automatic. I think I would have stopped moving if Mom and Dad didn't kiss three times. It was embedded in their DNA. It was constant.
It says a lot about Mom and Dad to do something that is so consistent that I would remember this act so clearly. I am sure that if you would ask Danna or Nic, they could share their own stories about Mom and Dad's parting habit. I'll try to remember to ask them the next time we are all together.
One more thing before I close this entry. After Jennifer and I were married, somehow the three kiss routine was adopted for our marriage. Thanks Mom and Dad for being a great role model for my marriage.
-Andy
Tomorrow is Valentines Day -- I wish I could tell you of wonderful stories about how mom and dad would have lavish nights on the town, but I can't. I think when I was very young, Danna, Nic and I would be dropped off at Grandma and Grandpa Scott's house while Mom and Dad went out to eat, but I am not sure.
I know later when I was in my teens, Dad and Mom frequently dined in Shen at the Depot. I think they spent a few New Years Eve / Birthdays there, but I don't know if they ever went there for Valentines Day.
As I type this entry, I can't pull a memory of the Valentines Day, but Mom and Dad did not need Valentines Day to show their love for each other. It was there every time they parted. A quick three kisses and out the door Dad would go. Always with a smile and an "I love you". It was automatic. I think I would have stopped moving if Mom and Dad didn't kiss three times. It was embedded in their DNA. It was constant.
It says a lot about Mom and Dad to do something that is so consistent that I would remember this act so clearly. I am sure that if you would ask Danna or Nic, they could share their own stories about Mom and Dad's parting habit. I'll try to remember to ask them the next time we are all together.
One more thing before I close this entry. After Jennifer and I were married, somehow the three kiss routine was adopted for our marriage. Thanks Mom and Dad for being a great role model for my marriage.
-Andy
