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My girls!

By Simon Conway

Real Estate Agent with Orlando Area Real Estate Services

April 30, 2008 04:25 PM

It was 1991. My second daughter Rachel was just born and my eldest - Lauren - had just turned two. I had gotten over that terrible feeling you have when your second baby is about to arrive. You know - the "how can I possibly love another child the way I love my first child and therefore I must be a horrible person because why would I bring a baby into the world who would not have as much love as the first one" If you have more than one kid you know EXACTLY what I'm talking about.

Anyway - life was wonderful and the new Steve Martin movie was about to come out. I LOVE Steve Martin and so when I heard that "Father of the Bride" was on its way, I was really looking forward to it.

But you see something happened that I just wasn't ready for. It made me cry. I mean I was bawling like my new born baby. It REALLY caught me by surprise too because of course I was expecting to laugh! OK - I did plenty of that too - especially at "Fronk". My emotions were not helped by the fact that the "bride" in question, looks remarkably like Lauren!

Anyway, for some reason this movie made me realize that one day my baby girls would grow up and then some guy who would not be nearly good enough for either one of them would find a way to steal their hearts and take them away from me.

My daughters and I have a pact now. The night before they get married, we will sit down - just the two of us - and watch Father of the Bride. Then, and only then, will they realize that my feelings and emotions are mixed. Either way, they will both know that they will always be "My Girl".

First of all - The Temptations!

And THIS is the scene that REALLY got me!

And of course - The Wedding!

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Keller Williams Realty - Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor Area Real Estate

Yes, they do grow up fast. I should watch this movie again. Thanks for the reminder.

Apr 30, 2008 11:23 PM

Simon Conway

Orlando Area Real Estate Services - Orlando, FL

It's a great movie Karen

May 01, 2008 12:42 AM

Kathy Fisher

Parker Properties - Decatur, TX

Realtor Wise County Texas

Simon, that was a great movie. I always wanted a girl but we had one son. God absolutely knew what HE was doing because my husband would have been HORRIBLE on any boy coming around. He would have been Steve Martin's character x20!

Got to dig that movie out and watch again.

LOVE THE MUSIC!

May 01, 2008 03:55 AM

Kathy - trust me, I am Steve Martin X 50 when the young men come calling!

May 01, 2008 05:13 AM

Chris Fisher

Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

That's a very sweet post. Having kids sure does make us cry easier at the movies, doesn't it? Rhiannon thinks I'm nuts, but one day she'll know how it feels. : )

May 01, 2008 06:26 AM

Thank you Chris. I cry at movies all the time - just not usually comedies!

May 01, 2008 07:16 AM

Gene Wunderlich

1st Action Real Estate - Murrieta, CA

Realtor & Legislative Liaison

My Baby girl turns 27 next week - my son turns 29 tomorrow. Seems like just yesterday doesn't it. Some movies just hit closer to home - Father of the Bride being one of them, the original Vacation being another.

May 01, 2008 09:39 AM

The Bartley Group SouthEast MN Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Home Connection - Owatonna, MN

Simon, Our 23 year old got engaged about 6 weeks ago. I'm still in shock. Feels like someone is stealing my baby.

Brian Bartley

May 01, 2008 10:50 AM

Jolynne Photography, Creative Wedding Photography, Family Portraits, Bar Mitzvahs

Jolynne Photography - Hemet, CA

Bat Mitzvahs, Senior Pictures, Event Photography

Way to get that post in just in time for the contest!

The idea of my girls all grown up and some ~~jerk~~ suitor taking her as his bride...(sniffle, sniffle)

May 01, 2008 11:51 AM

Gene - 27! Man! When mine get to be 27 they'll be eight years away from being allowed to date!

Brian - I don't even want to think about it. Congratulations I guess. I feel for you brother!

Joey - I was a journalist in the UK for more than 20 years. I know how to hit a deadline! :)

May 01, 2008 01:41 PM

Deb Brooks

Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

This is so sweet Simon. Your wife and children are very lucky people. God gives us enough love in our heart to share with the world. You can even love children that aren't from your downline! You have a big heart. I'm sorry you had to feel that way. It didn't take long to shake you out of that did it? Later in the rain~Deb

May 01, 2008 02:36 PM

Broker Nick

South Florida Real Estate & Development, Inc. - Coconut Creek, FL

Broker Nick Relocation Broker Service

It is hard to watch your babies grow up, but it is a wonderful thing when they still call you Dad with affection and friendship.

May 01, 2008 02:52 PM

Deb - shake me out of it?? Are you nuts?? *lol* My eldest is curently dating a guy called Jack (my dad's name) who looks like me! I'm freakin scared out of my mind!

Nick - uh huh....

May 01, 2008 03:26 PM

Anonymous

NJ Bosley

Simon, If her boyfriend has your Dads name and looks like you, what's so scary about that? Heehee. You know they say that boys almost always marry a girl that resembles their mom. Now, what you have to do is get a good look at this fellows mother. Then you'll know whether you should be really freakin scared or not.

May 01, 2008 04:43 PM

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Dick Betts

TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL

REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

They grow so fast but yet give us so many memories. Thanks for the blog.

May 01, 2008 04:59 PM

NJ - Thanks! Really! *lol*

Dick - I know it!

May 02, 2008 12:39 AM

Arizona Real Estate Associate Broker

MR Realty - Mesa, AZ

Simon, Great post, but you left me balling like a baby too! It's been years since I have seen this movie, I will have to watch it again. I have three kids and the oldest two are boys, I have a Karly that is the same age as your daughter...it will be a magical day I am sure! Thanks for the wonderful feeling this morning.

May 10, 2008 03:16 AM

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