So What is a Kiss Can??

Recently I have talked about my Sister-in-Law living with us. About a 1 1/2 months ago, she made the trek from Indiana out to Las Vegas. I am going to be honest, as excited as I was to have an extra set of hands around while the Hubs is gone, and someone to talk to; I was nervous about it.

She is a great person, really laid back and easy going, and she loves Squishy. But moving in with someone is always a tricky situation. You could be best friends with someone, move in with them, and by the time the lease is up, you are no longer friends.

I like my space, I like being in my own world at times. I like control over the TV, I like cooking, and am picky about my food. I can be crabby, bi*chy, crazy, OCD'd, or just plain not want to feel like talking at times. I want help with Squish, but I don't want another parent. That is the Hubs job. I march to my own beat at times. (It's a wonder my Hubs puts up with me as much as he does!)

Thankfully, having Kim here has been wonderful. So great in fact we keep joking about how our first fight must be right around the corner. She is fun, helpful, picky about food like me, and enjoys her own space too. She watches similar TV shows, her humor is along the same lines as mine. It has been so nice to have her here. Squish loves it too. He often crawls all the way down to her room looking for her.

As wonderful as living with Kim has been, I never expected her to touch me so deeply with an act of kindness the words can not express how much it means to me. The other night I saw Kim, (a talented and undiscovered writer) scribbling away in her notepad. I asked what she was doing, and I was not prepared for her response.

She had written a children's book for Squishy, and The Hubs. The words still make me cry. Together we will be working on creating a kiss can to send to Daddy, along with the words of the story. I only wish I could see Hub's face as he reads the words.

I Blow Daddy Kisses Across the Sea

By Kimberly Knight

Today I found big bags by the front door.

And I asked my daddy what they were for.

He said, “I’m going on a trip across the sea to work in a faraway place.”

“How long will you be gone,” I asked Daddy with a sad look on my face.

He replied, “It will be a long time, but I will come back.”

I ran to my room to grab Daddy something of mine and gave him my bunny to pack.

Since he left, we talk everyday about how he loves and misses me on the phone.

Mommy is still here, and we play lots of games, but my daddy’s still gone.

One night as I was getting into bed, I asked Mommy what I could do. She said I could blow him a kiss.

Mommy told me if I wish real hard and blow with all my might, I’ll never miss.

She told me he catches them and keeps them safe in a can.

So when he’s working and thinks of me, he can pull out a kiss from his little man.

Daddy’s been gone a long time now, and I’ve been blowing him kisses every night.

The day he comes home is what I wish for with all my might.

My daddy finally came home, and he told me all the stories of his trip over the sea.

I hugged and kissed him, happy that I had my daddy back with me.

(This story has been copy-righted, please do not share this without express written consent from Kimberly Knight)

Thank you Kim for writing such a sweet story for not only my son, but also my husband. It really does mean more to me than I can express. It has been wonderful having you here. I am lucky not only to have such a wonderful sister-in-law, but also such a good friend!

Kimberly is the author of two brand new blogs. One detailing her Vegas adventures, and another where she reviews the MASS quantity of movies that she proudly owns.
Check them out here:
www.blondiesflickfind.blogspot.com
www.schweducky.blogspot.com

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