first date

Thursday,  a special thing happened here.   A first date.   A few weeks ago we were reminiscing on the girls as babies, toddlers and every other stage and the realization that their days of girlhood are so short and precious and we came up with a plan.  A plan to do something special that they will remember.   We know now from experience how short our time with our children really is and we don’t want to waste any of that time.

So Poppa asked Erica if she would go to dinner with him.  The date was set and he made a plan.  The day of, the girls spent quite a bit of time getting the perfect dress picked out and hair done, the perfect earrings and shoes chosen.  She had no clue where she was going to go but her date with her poppa was the topic of the day.  At 6 pm, the doorbell rang and there he was with flowers in his hands and a box of chocolates for his sweet girl.  The boys got into the action by giving their father all the usual warnings one would expect before a date.  Be on time bringing her back.  Wear your seat belt etc.  We all got a good laugh and then Erica and Poppa left.

During their date, Poppa did all the gentlemen things he has always done for me.  He opened her car door, pulled her chair and all the other things that I hope she will expect from her special someone some day.  They talked and laughed and ate really good food.  The evening was complete with a drive and walk in the park.  He did get her home on time as promised and her brothers were waiting just like they said they would.

In the days that have followed, that date has been spoken of so many times.  My hope in this is that she will always remember that her poppa did this for her.  My daddy is the most amazing man.  Truly.  When I met Poppa there were so many things in him that reminded me of my daddy and I knew he would be a good husband.  My hope and prayers have always been that he will be as good a father  to our children and he has never disappointed me in that respect.  His relationship with his girls is so precious.  I think sometimes its a tight rope act where he is making up the next move as it happens but he makes it all look as though it was part of the plan because in the end, this is all part of Gods plan and we just try not to get in the way.

Veronica and Olivia are now waiting for their turns and Poppa is once again making plans.  Perhaps though, I will steal him for myself while he makes those plans and talk has come up of Momma going out to dinner with each of the boys soon.