Those three words…

Yeah, THOSE three words. The ones that mean so much yet are said so sparingly. One of the major things I wanted to do this year was say them to my parents and sister. (I don’t think I’ve ever told them in all of my years of existance) I’ve wanted to say this for about a year. A week or so ago, I was having some delicious delicious Pho at our friendly neighborhood Pho restaurant where I decided to say it to my sister. Now I wasn’t exactly sure what her reaction would’ve been, but I was sure she was going to punk me. Well, she didn’t*. It most definitely caught her off guard. She replied with a cautious “… okay…” to which I answered back: “Okay, now you have to say it” except since I know the way she is, I had to follow my request with: “… and mean it.” Ah sweeter words I’ll never hear! That night I told my mom. Her reaction with a smile on her face was “I know! You don’t have to tell me!” But I did. And I do. So those two were relatively “easy.” Next, my dad. Oy! Several times since last year, It’s always been “K, I’ll say it today, I’ll say it today” Flame out! So finally this morning, my dad’s in my room printing some stuff off the computer. He’s done and starts to make his way out… that’s when I drop it. His reply? “I know. You don't have to tell me.” Its funny cuz both my mom and my dad had the exact reply. And neither of them had an emotional reaction! It's almost as if they don't want to hear it (obviously not true, just... yknow...) Maybe that’s why I’m labeled as cold. Now looking back, it does seem kind of puss for me to chicken out like that for so long. But I must say, it feels pretty good to get it out. And ya’ll should too! I don’t know how often you get to drop that line, but you should. On your mom and your dad. Your brothers. Your sisters. If not for you, then for them. They’ll appreciate that!

*Yeah, I was in the washroom brushing my teeth later that night and I could hear my sister talking to her best friend on the phone punking me! Such punkage! Laugh…