A day in her shoes.....

For the past 7 years, Zoe and I have spent the Sunday following her birthday hanging out with each other. It started back when Kyle worked for the TSA; his job required him to be away from us 3 weeks out of the month, and one of those weeks fell on Zoe's 2nd Birthday. It's nothing spectacular, I mean we usually go out for breakfast or lunch, run a few errands, take a car ride down town and just talk.

We ask each other whatever we want, no question is off limits and no matter what, we promise to tell the truth. We both enjoy the quiet (living in a house with two boys can be a little annoying sometimes), and the chance to have some real girl talk. We've talked about everything from the birds and the bees, to how much cheese is too much (the girl loooves cheese). I'm not usually a big fan of holding hands (I don't think people wash their hands enough) but days like this are the exception.

Today, we drove through South Philly, stopped at Boat House Row, and ran some errands. Zoe had so much to say... she even voiced her opinion on Barak Obama! She told me I looked like scooby doo from behind because of my hairstyle, and then laughed hysterically as I sang "Thank you for letting me be myself".

I really learned alot about her... I mean, I knew my girl was smart as a whip, but I never realized just how intelligent she was, she came up with wonderful ideas, and concepts. She made up funny little songs, and asked really good questions. I am so proud that she has her own beautiful mind with beautiful thoughts and dreams, and aspirations. I am happy that she is thoughtful and caring, and that she questions EVERYTHING!

I make it a point to spend quality time with Zoe, since that was something that I lacked as a child. Zoe and I have "Pizza Parties" and "sleep overs" (in each others rooms), but these Sundays are always so special to me.

Of course by the time we got back the house looked like a mess! We turned and looked at each other, backed outta the door, and went for milkshakes!

Zoe, I had fun and I look forward to September 13, 2009 !