just another manic monday

well, got up, got groceries, got gas, ate lunch. relaxing a bit. i need to write my letter saying i am moving out. eeek.

then i'll take it over and stuff.


the people above me are being very loud today.


had one of those stupid people come to the door soliciting. ugh.

butterfly kisses

i just finished reading a story on another livejournal (cmhcub4u if you're interested) about him losing his mother. Occasionally i will read things or hear things that remind me of my own parents' mortality. it scares me quite frankly.

in honor of them, i posting these lyrics. when this song first came out, every time i heard it bawled. it still get me going. i'm 25 years old, and all my dad has to do give me a look, and i'm 5 again- desperate to please the man who can do anything. it was the song my sister and dad danced to at her wedding (in the basement of a baptist church no less!) there was not one dry eye in that whole place. it reminds me that no matter how old we get or where we go in life, she and i will always be daddy's little girls.


Butterfly Kisses
Bob Carlisle


There's two things I know for sure.
She was sent here from heaven, and she's daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night, she talks to Jesus, and I close my
eyes.
And I thank God for all the joy in my life,
Oh, but most of all, for...

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"Walk beside the pony, daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny, daddy, but I sure tried."
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses at night.

Sweet sixteen today,
She's looking like her momma a little more every day.
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls.
Trying her wings out in a great big world.
But I remember...

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"You know how much I love you, daddy, but if you don't mind,
I'm only going to kiss you on the cheek this time."
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right.
To deserve her love every morning, and butterfly kisses at night.

All the precious time ... Like the wind, the years go by
Precious butterfly ... Spread your wings and fly

She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride room just staring at her,
she asked me what I'm thinking, and I said "I'm not sure,
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl." Then she leaned over... and gave
me...

Butterfly kisses, with her mama there sticking little flowers all up in her hair
"Walk me down the aisle, daddy, it's just about time"
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, daddy?" "Daddy, don't cry."
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning, and butterfly kisses
I couldn't ask God for more. Man, this is what love is.
I know I've gotta let her go, but I'll always remember
every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses...