Keegan & Kaleb,
There are so many different lessons your dad and I have tried teaching you over the years. From kindness, to gratitude, we have attempted to model a way of life that will help you be successful and caring individuals as you grow up.
I’m hoping that one of the lessons you picked up along the way is how to be chivalrous and a gentleman.
It is a rare thing for me to open my own car door, or any other door for that matter. Your father opens all of my doors, pumps my gas, and carries in the groceries. He even walks on the side of traffic as we stroll down a sidewalk in town. (He also is always working on taking away my worries, but that’s a post for a different day.)
Am I able to do things for myself? Absolutely, but it means something that Dad automatically does those things for me. I don’t ask or expect him to do those small gallant tasks, but he does them anyway. Just because.
Take the time to be chivalrous when you are out on a date. Actually, even if you are out by yourself and there’s a bus load of Grandma’s heading home from a Bingo trip, open the door for them as they invade whatever restaurant you are at.
It may be old fashioned. It may be time consuming. But it’s important. It matters.
Khloe,
If you are reading this, don’t settle for anything less than a person just as loving, just as amazing, as your father.
Love all of you,
Mom
Goals for Today:
- Weed Whip the Yard
- Organize the Food Pantry
- Watch TV for a Bit (I’m thinking either My 600 lb Life or Port Protection.)