Just be

I wish people could just be themselves, be their true authentic selves. None of the trying to please another person, none of the being one way at home and another way at work, none of the telling of stories to make your story better than the next person. We all know people like that, heck we are all each probably like that in way or another. I remember mom always telling dad that he had two different personalities - one at home and one when they were out with people - I think we all have a little bit of that though - don't you. I don't think anything is wrong with that. What I think is wrong is when you can not be the true person you were meant to be, that you just live a life of lies and allowing your surroundings to control you - instead of just being - you.

Just a rambling I know, just came up at work yesterday and been on my mind. My heart is saddened this morning to hear of a young kid that passed away last night at Scott High School. What I get from friends is that he graduated last year and he showed up at school last night to practice with his old soccer teammates - he wasn't feeling well and he collapsed. And he never made it. That quickly, a life cut short. I didn't know him but my  heart goes out to his family and friends and to the community. It makes you want to hug your kids a little tighter today.

Every morning Brayden and I do a routine of where we kiss each other's hands and then a kiss on the lips. We started this tradition when he was around 3. We started it after reading the book "The Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn. It is a story of a racoon who is starting school and every time he feels lost or lonely he puts his hand up to his cheek to feel the warmth of his mother's kiss from that morning. It is a great book and I love that Brayden and I do this. I just started it with Logan too but not sure he understands the concept of it. I know Brayden probably doesn't feel lonely anymore at school but I like to think that he does and that he puts his hand up to his cheek. - I know wishful thinking.

Anyway, this morning after hearing of the passing of this young man at Scott, I kissed and hugged a little tighter - Brayden was just looking at me LOL...

I hope everyone has a great day today - it is suppose to be a beautiful day - let's enjoy it while we can before long we will be complaining about the snow :)

Miss and love you dad,

Much love to all!