The Future

Just finished a good book, "Middlesex."  (Given the nature of the plot, title was too cutsie for me.)

I thoroughly enjoyed the plot, sub plots, and characters.  I was particularly grabbed near the end, when the death of the father of the primary character was "rationalized."  Given the issues the primary character was dealing with, some family members came to the conclussion that her father's death was for the best; better he not have to deal with whatever complications may follow.

Not for me.
 I'm not usually comfortable quoting Steven Tyler, but, when it comes to the future of my family,..... "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing."

And I won't.  What I'm saying is, Peter Pan is alive and well!

If there are unfortunate "things" to deal with, I will, but there are so many positive events I look forward to.


I want to be there when Miles decides between baseball and swimming.
Then I want to be there when he makes his acceptance speech for being the best at whatever he decides.

I want to be there when Landon asks me if  "I want fries with that?"
Then I want to be there when Landon asks me if I want to invest in his tenth McD's franchise.

I want to be there when Ceci chooses a particular non gender related interest.  I'm hoping for a ball related sport, but if she chooses boxing, badminton, or ballet, I want to be there to cheer her on.
Permit me, please, for one sexist request:......  I want to dance at her wedding.

I plan to attend numerous graduations; Phd's are not out of the question.

Aw heck, I want to be introduced to my Great Grandson, "Something, James, Something."

Too much to ask for?  I don't think so.
Bring it.
I'll be here.

P.S.  "Great, Great, Grandson, Something, Something, James, Something" is not out of the question.