I have this babysitter, Amy.
I love her for all the usual reasons–like she watches my children once a week so I can go to my dance class, she’s cleaned up vomit, she plays games with my competitive yet whiny kids and she plans awesome crafts and projects. My boys adore her.
But I love her for my own selfish reasons–she’s my friend. And I had to tell her that in the acknowledgment pages of my book.
“And to Amy Miccio, boy-watcher extraordinaire, you are important to me.”
I could write another book–a book of reasons why she has become someone special in my life–but one will be enough to convince you it’s true…
She made me my first paper crane for my birthday. And then she helped three little people that I love make the second, third and fourth…
And I am reminded that there is nothing more special than having someone say…you are important to me. I am too warm and fuzzy to ask a question–just talk amongst yourselves.
Emberchyld says:
Oh! I love your babysitter/friend! That is a beautiful way to say ANYTHING and had me a little bit teary-eyed.
I’m so glad that your boys have such an awesome, incredible, and creative “watcher!” And I’m so glad that you have such a supportive friend!
On March 21, 2012 at 7:22 am
Kim says:
I love her dearly–I’ve watched her grow up right before my eyes. So wonderful to see what an amazing woman she has become. <3
On March 21, 2012 at 8:35 am
Wendy S. Marcus says:
Now I’m all warm and fuzzy, too!
On March 21, 2012 at 8:07 am
Kim says:
Yeah…that’s why I had to share. <3
On March 21, 2012 at 8:36 am
Tammy Sparks says:
So touching! I love this story…seriously, brought a tear to my eye…after going to see THE LORAX yesterday where I also cried! You’re very lucky to have a friend like her:)
On March 21, 2012 at 10:38 am
Kim says:
The Lorax AND cranes??? YOu poor girl! (((hugs)))
On March 22, 2012 at 9:01 pm
LindaG. says:
Wow! That is so great. I love those cranes! 🙂
On March 21, 2012 at 8:29 pm
Kim says:
Me too! <3
On March 22, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Mary says:
I get it… happy for you and many MANY happy returns!
On March 22, 2012 at 8:58 pm
Kim says:
Thank you.
On March 22, 2012 at 9:02 pm
S. J. Pajonas says:
Wow, that is super sweet! And you are important to many people. It is certainly nice to see it in writing 🙂 <3
On March 25, 2012 at 10:30 am
Kim says:
Such a warm fuzzy. <3
On March 25, 2012 at 9:21 pm
Lois says:
I was so moved by your beautiful words about Amy, the boy-watcher, my daughter. That was such a sweet thank you to her. You are a wonderful woman and such a terrific influence in Amy’s life. Thank YOU.: )
On March 29, 2012 at 6:24 pm
Kim says:
Lois–you have raised a beautiful daughter inside and out. You should be so proud. I love her like a little sister. <3
On March 29, 2012 at 6:35 pm