“There’s one thing you should know,” Tommy said to me years back, just a couple months after our first date. “When I get married someday, I already know who my best man is going to be.”
“Oh yeah?” I replied, picturing myself standing next to his dog on the alter.
“Yup,” he said. “My dad.”
My heart melted. I’ve got to meet this man, I thought to myself.
Shortly thereafter, I did. Tommy pulled into his parents’ driveway late one evening — it was winter, it was cold, it was dark outside. “I’m just going to run in quick and get something,” he said. I remained in the car.
His dad was in the garage, looking through his toolbox.
“Well hello there,” he said to me as I sat in the passenger seat.
“Hi! I’m Katie,” I replied. “And I’m moving in.”
Joking, of course. But I knew it would break the ice. He laughed — the laugh I’ve grown to love over the years.
They say you’re supposed to cringe at the the thought of your inlaws stopping by. Over here, it’s somewhat opposite. “Are your parents coming over? When are your parents going to stop by? Have you heard from your parents yet? Was that text from your parents?” I’m sure Tommy gets tired of me asking.
I love them. I really, really do. It’s wonderful to see parents become grandparents. These two may or may not have been circling the hospital parking lot during Gracey’s birth … they’ll never tell. 🙂 It definitely hits the soft spot in my heart when I see Tommy’s dad holding Gracey. My dad would have looked at her the same.
I’m pretty sure she’s saying to him, “Hey Grandpa, are you going to get me an ice cream cone or WHAT?” 🙂
Tomorrow kicks off the official start to my 2012 wedding season! I’m very excited. Check back soon for the first wedding photos of the year. 🙂 Have a beautiful weekend!
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