The 5th Day of the 5th Month

5 May 2013

Dear Josslyn,

Happy Sinco de Mayo.

It was a beautiful sabbath day. You were such a good girl at church today.

You were so well-behaved during sacrament meeting. In Sunday School you were walking along the front row telling everyone, "Hi."

At one point you were being so adorable that even the teacher stopped mid-lesson to comment on your cuteness.

You couldn't resist walking across the room to where the piano was. When you noticed it you looked back in the direction of your mom and I with a mischevous smile. We shook our heads with a warning of disapproval as you defiantly raised your finger to the keys still looking at us.

You played the note softly. You just couldn't resist. I think only the people right next to the piano and me heard it.

All day fellow ward members kept comment about how precious and special you are.

You are very special Josslyn. Everyone that meets you knows it.

You stayed with your mom for the final hour. You took your usual Sunday nap when we got home.

I went home teaching and came home right after you woke up. I couldn't change out of my church clothes fast enough to go outside with you.

Mom left for choir practice, and you and I grabbed our snacks and a blanket and had a picnic in the back yard.

We had a lot of fun. We swept the back porch and did some cleaning.

Your mom came home and joined us. While I was taking the front tire off my bike you decided to roll down the hill leading down into the collection pond.

You didn't go far, just a barrel roll or two, but your mom and I both sprinted too you. I didn't see how it happened but my guess is you leaned over to swat a dandelion, lost your balance and toppled head first.

You rolled onto your back and started crying about the time I made it to you and picked you up.

Your mom took you and helped calm you down, and then we took it easy for awhile. We watched the Ice Age short films staring Scrat  that are free on Vudu. You love the Scrat films, and your mom and I love watching you giggle as he bounces around chasing acorns.

(Giggling scrat movie)

After all of the Scrat films, we started watching some animated Brer Rabbit films.

I then headed out to start grilling the chicken for dinner, which you weren't in the mood for apparently.

You did enjoy mom's pasta salad though, but who doesn't.

You're in bed now, and mom's getting ready for bed after watching the season finale to amazing race.

I just checked on you sleeping soundly.

This weekend has been very special to me. Spending time outside with you and your mom has been revitalizing and healing to a confused, uncertain, disoriented man.

I'm starting to feel better about where we are, but I still feel something needs to change.

I hope we'll know it soon.

Love,
Your dad.