Butterfly Kisses

I was telling my friend P, who works with PAGCOR (the Philippine Amusement & Gaming Corporation), about how T and all the kids are all away now and I'm home alone. The house is dark, hot and quiet and I miss the sounds of the kids.

In response, P sent me the lyrics of the song Butterfly Kisses, by Bob Carlisle:

There's two things I know for sure:
She was sent here from heaven and she's daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes and I thank god for all the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all for butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer; sticking little white flowers all up in her hair;
"Walk beside the pony, Daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny, Daddy, but I sure tried."
In all that I've done wrong I know I must have done something right to deserve a hug every morning and butterfly kisses at night.

Sweet 16 today.
She's looking like her mama a little more everyday
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and make-up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world.

But I remember
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer; sticking little white flowers all up in her hair.
"You know how much I love you, Daddy, But if you don't mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time."
With all that I've done wrong I must have done something right to deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses at night.

All the precious time
Like the wind, the years go by.
Precious butterfly.
Spread your wings and fly.

She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride-room just staring at her.
She asked me what I'm thinking and I said "I'm not sure - I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."
She leaned over ... gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there,
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk me down the aisle, Daddy - it's just about time."
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy? Daddy, don't cry!"

Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have done something right.
To deserve your love every morning and butterfly kisses - I couldn't ask God for more, man this is what love is.

I know I gotta let her go, but I'll always remember every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses.

Alright, it's syrupy, of course, and the YouTube video is just further reinforcement of that. But hey, it's gonna be a long and humid summer, and there's not much to do other than blog away.