The perfect list

About a month ago, Tylie and I were driving in the car, and she asked me what made me fall in love with daddy. I always love any opportunity I get with her for a good talk like this, and here is my chance. She knows I love to talk about anything and everything, when it comes to love, her day at school, or just the daily things she will have to eventually face at some point in her life. And because I do talk a lot, she usually doesn't ask me much because she knows she will have hard time getting away! And she doesn't have a very long attention span for anything, so eventually she gets bored of our conversations, and just wants to be done! She likes most things short, sweet, and straight to the point! She also lets me know quite frequently that I ask her way to many questions! (Can you see the pre-teen attitude setting in)? But thats a mothers job right?

I usually feel really good about the day if I get any info about her day at all! But it is usually late at night (when she is avoiding bedtime), or in the car that these type of conversations take place. And I cherish this time alone with her! So I let her know just a few of the MANY things that swept me off my feet about her dad. We talked about how well he treated his mom and family, and to me that was a big deal. We also talked about how religion is very important, because married couples already have enough bumps and hurdles to face, and then if they have the whole religion topic to face on top of that, it can take a toll on any marriage. I also told her I always knew he would be a great father, because he loved babies! Even at a young age, (you saw how young we were when we first got married... seriously!) He was never scared of babies or children. In fact it was the opposite he would usually seek them out in a room filled with adults, and was always so great with them! ( Maybe why that's why we always get put in Primary)! I also let her know that just because mom did it, that it is not O.k. to get married at 18!

And I went on to list many others, as she giggled and listened to the dating stories and experiences we had. But it was one of those conversations I walked away from knowing that we both got a lot out of it. And that was all that mattered!

Tylie is a very goal and detail oriented girl. She loves to make lists of all kinds, and loves to plan things down to every detail. (She didn't get that from me, that would be all her Grandma J.T.)! Usually she makes these lists at night when she is having a hard time sleeping which happens a lot! Another thing she got from her grandma! They are alike in so many ways! And that is a good thing! When I went in to her room last night to tuck her in I saw that she had a notebook and pen by her side, but that isn't anything out of the norm. So today as I am cleaning her room I find this...



and I am LOL at the same time thinking, I'm glad she got something out of our heart to heart. But seriously she is only 10 years old! I guess it's good she is starting now to prepare, but does this mean I am doomed! Oh yeah and even though she didn't get this one from me, (how could I forget)??? But please always make sure your guy has a drivers license! She will probably kill me, but I just had to share! If any of you have more qualifications for "her list" let us know, we would love to hear them!