You guys? I cried through the WHOLE song. The name of the song is "Cinderella" by Steven Curtis Chapman. Have you heard it? It is basically one of those daddy-daughter-time-goes-by-too-fast type songs. Maybe it was because my lady friend AF came to visit, or because I was there not too long ago with my dad, or because I have a daughter. Most likely a combination of the three.
But, they get me. Every. Single. Time.
Here are the words...
She spins and she sways to whateversong playsWithout a care in the worldAnd I'm sitting here wearingThe weight of the world on my shoulders.
It's been a long day and there's still work to doShe's pulling at me saying, "Dad, Ineed youThere's a ball at the castle and I've been invitedAnd I need to practice my dancing, ohplease, daddy, please."
So I will dance with Cinderella whileshe is here in my arms'Cause I know something the princenever knewOh, I will dance with Cinderella, Idon't want to miss even one song'Cause all too soon the clock willstrike midnight and she'll be gone
She says he's a nice guy and I'd beimpressedShe wants to know if I approve of thedressShe says, "Dad the prom is just oneweek awayAnd I need to practice my dancing, ohplease, daddy, please"
So I will dance with Cinderella while she is here in my arms'Cause I know something the princenever knewOh, I will dance with Cinderella, Idon't want to miss even one song'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight and she'll be goneShe will be gone
But she came home today with a ringon her handJust glowing and telling us all theyhad plannedShe says, "Dad, the wedding's still six months awayAnd I need to practice my dancing, ohplease, daddy, please"
So I will dance with Cinderella whileshe is here in my arms'Cause I know something the princenever knewOh, I will dance with Cinderella, I don't want to miss even one song'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight and She'll be gone
Are you crying? Because I am.
Now that I am a mother, I think back of what my dad went through. When I started falling in love with another man. Dude, it's hard being a mom, but being a dad of a daughter?
I can't even imagine.
Now, don't misunderstand. Dave is my soul mate and the love of my life, but my daddy? Not one person in this whole world could fill his place in my heart. I hold something very very special for him that I just can not explain.
And? I have a feeling the Mia is going to break her daddy's heart, unintentionally, just like I did mine. But I hope that they always maintain a close relationship and that her daddy remains her #1 man!
I have a feeling that I'm going to need to be strong because I am going to have to be there for my husband when he gives our daughter away one day. And that day will be here WAY too soon.
Here is the link to that video, in case you want to sob...Cinderella