Yeh, that’s me. At six.
Six was pretty perfect. Obviously from this picture I was sure I was all that. This is such an amazing shot. Hey, it got over 50 likes on Facebook in less than 24 hours! I told Gary today I think I might have peaked at six!
All kidding aside, I had the most amazing childhood. And this picture seems to embody it all. I know those are my eyes. I remember her. The way she lounged on that couch and maybe ate a little chocolate pudding out of one of those fabulous green square glass bowls. Or one of the white milk glass ones with the gold rim. My brother and I didn’t realize that this life was not the norm at the time, but as we grow older we appreciate how wonderful it was to grow up in our house.
And now that house has sort of outlived its happiness for our family. It’s not that it has lost its beautiful memories, it is just time. The master of its charm has left the building, and so now, must the contents of a lifetime. It’s an interesting task. One that uncovers the treasures of the past buried amongst the bowling balls, slide projectors and ice skates from the 1960s. I have just begun, and I am sure there will be many tears and equally as many laughs as we dismantle what was for me, the most wonderful place on earth.
Thanks Dad, for giving me this task. Don’t feel bad about it. Don’t worry about the time it will take. You know this is my process. And you have earned the rest.
What does worry me a little is that closet in the garage, though. Mom always told me if she had a third child after raising me she would lock it in the garage closet… she was kidding, right?
i could cry but i don't have time 
I’m sorry for your loss. Your six-year-old self looks like she has the world at her fingertips and knows exactly what to do with it. 🙂
Oh she did. I like to think she is still hanging around inside. But don’t kid yourself, she was a royal pain in the ass ; ). Thanks for reading.
Yes, it’s obviously Tuesday. I’ve been so confused these last few weeks, I’m glad things are back to normal – including your blogging. You may be 6 here, but you look the same – especially your eyes. They are exactly the same. You look beautiful. You are beautiful and your parents did an unbelievable job.