David and Lily have a little game they play called Squeeze or Don't Squeeze. Luke often joins in the fun, too. By observation, it seems the game goes like this: Lily and Luke grab David's arm or hand and if he says Squeeze they're not supposed to squeeze but if he says Don't squeeze, they are supposed to squeeze. Got it? I would get bored with such a game in about 4 seconds but they will play this game for about 10 minutes at a time. David can just be watching TV and Lily will walk by and grab his hand and say "Squeeze or don't squeeze, Daddy?" and the game begins.The three of them just laugh and laugh when someone accidentally squeezes on a "Squeeze"...sometimes I'll watch for a minute or two, amazed at how entertained they are with this made-up game.
Fast forward 20+ years...I can just envision Lily in a beautiful white gown standing beside her daddy in a tux. The wedding march begins to play and they lock arms to walk down that aisle toward her handsome, Jesus loving groom. She looks at David with her big brown eyes and to-die-for lashes and says, Squeeze or don't squeeze, Daddy? He melts, smiles back and says, Don't squeeze.
July 21, 2007 at 11:05 PM
Precious!!!
July 23, 2007 at 3:45 PM
It's true how those childhood things flood back as an adult. I was married last year and as the doors opened, my dad and I shared a silly joke that we've had since childhood...it was a great moment and one that I continue to look back on and smile. Thanks for sharing such a sweet story. (sarahhweber.wordpress.com)