Missing My Girls

Today I'm missing my daughter's Senior Night back in Salt Lake City for her soccer team.  I can't believe it's over.  I remember holding my little cuties at the beach back in San Diego when we were all a whole lot younger.  How did all this time slip away? 

Ireland's the one on the right.  We call her Bubba.  I think every family nicknames at least one kid Bubba.  She's been playing soccer since she was 2.  She's committed to the University of Utah and this night is one I looked forward to for years.  Her last home game as a high schooler.

Coming out to Boise has been so wonderful but a big sacrifice on my family.  They're still in Salt Lake and phone calls with weekend visits just isn't the same.  I miss them!  I miss the chaos, loud talking, friends over eating all our food, the messes, the fun... all of it!  I miss laying in bed at night with my 11 year old son playing video games way past his bedtime hoping mom doesn't catch us.  I miss Destiny getting mad, storming out and backing one of our cars into another one completely destroying, not one, but two vehicles.  I miss disliking all my daughter's boyfriends.  I miss Sunday dinners with the In-Laws and my two daughters that are married coming over.  I miss watching all those ridiculous reality shows with my family.

Tonight... missing Ireland's senior night is heart wrenching!  It's a day I always knew would bring tears.  A proud but tough moment.  My little Bubba who had that husky little voice and had the kindest heart of any kid I've ever known is getting close to the end of this crazy journey.  This is one of those kids that would always do the dishes while you were out... she said only nice things to others... had the most tender heart... just the greatest kid anyone could ever ask for.  A kid that I definitely DID NOT deserve.

Ireland... I want you to know I love you.  I wish I could be there.  I'm so proud.  Not about how great of a soccer player you are or how well you've done with school... I'm proud to know you as a human being.  I'm a better man because of you.  You're the best person I know!

Dad