one year older today... 8-}

Three Little Words...


At this point in my life - mid middle age - I thought I was long past ever hearing those 'three little words' again. When I was younger and, if not beautiful, at least vivacious, I expected to hear them. And often.


During the holiday season, in particular, when dear friends and relations gather, those 'three little words' are oft repeated. While Christmas shopping, I sometimes hear fellow bargain hunters murmuring them to each other.


When I had a young child in the house, there was no doubt that I would hear them a lot - frequently followed by hugs and giggles. Now that I am mostly on my own, I was sure the phrase was forever relegated to distant memory.


So it came as quite a surprise this morning when, once again, the familiar phrase entered my life. I just stood there, not knowing what to do. Was this really happening again? Did I misunderstand? Is it a joke? The simple declaration accompanied a small gift from an old friend. As I opened the box, the words arrested my attention, moving me nearly to tears. Yes, there they were, in tiny print near the bottom, those 'three little words'
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Some Assembly Required.


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