You'll always be my baby...

The carpet guy was at the house last night and had the priveledge of meeting Miss M. He told us all about his baby girl, Monica. Monica is 21 years old. Makes me think about how fast the next 21 years is going to go by. I'm always playing "Where was I... Where will I be..." Where was I 2 years ago... planning a wedding, redecorating a house, training a big-dumb-dog. Where will I be in 2 years... potty training a toddler, taking a little girl to her first "swimming" class. Where was I 8 years ago... graduating college, moving to Chicago, single, drunk :). Where will I be in 8 years... Miss M's dance recital, parent-teacher conferences, monitoring a silly-girl sleepover. This game always makes me cry.

Who knew Mariah Carey could identify with Mommy's so well:

You'll Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey:

We were as one babe
For a moment in time
And it seemed everlasting
That you would always be mine
Now you want to be free
So I'll let you fly'
Cause I know in my heart babe
Our love will never die no

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You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're ever gonna shake me
Oh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby

I ain't gonna cry no
And i won't beg you to stay
If you're determined to leave boy
I will not stand in your way
But inevitably, you'll be back again
'Cause you know in your heart babe
Our love will never end no, no

Chorus