It was what we recited to him the 3 nights we had him home after he died.
My Dad wakes me up
Every morning like this -
He tickles my nose and
gives me a kiss.
We go out exploring,
there's so much to see.
My Dad knows where all
the best secrets will be!
My Dad is a giant -
up here so am I!
If I stretch really hard
I can touch the sky.
We find sticky honey,
our favourite snack.
Watch my Dad run when the
bees want it back!
My Dad twirls me round
and the world whizzes past.
My head gets all dizzy,
I am spinning so fast!
If loud thunder roars
and the skies turn to grey,
My Dad keeps me safe,
Till the storm goes away.
When it's raining my Dad
plays a staying-dry trick -
To dodge all the raindrops
we have to be quick!
We race to the river
and Dad jumps straight in.
I climb on his back
and we go for a swim.
My Dad is so strong,
he can lift anything.
I hope I'm strong too when I'm
grown-up like him.
When I get sleepy,
Dad gives me a hug
And carries me home,
all cosy and snug.
My Dad tells me stories
as day turns to night.
We cuddle up close
in the twinkling light.
My Dad is the best
daddy bear there could be.
We're together for ever -
my Dad and me.
Alison Ritchie
It's upsetting to have had to pull out the book to take down the text now because I've forgotten a fair bit of it. It's upsetting to think we're forgetting. Forgetting these little details that meant and mean so much. And knowing he did not get enough of this - the hugs, the stories, the adventures, the ordinary - the time spent with his Daddy and me.
Miss you lots - Sproggy-pops.💔
