sobering moment no. 1623

"Who is going to replace Uncle Tom when he gets older?"

I love my nieces more than anything, but I'm certainly not getting any younger. Quite possibly the best compliment, and most sobering realization, I've had in a long long time :/

I guess that's why I have such a love/hate thing going on with the gym -- either way, I'm especially grateful everyday for the unconditional love I have for and receive from these two amazing little girls.

i want to run. i want to hide.

because of the nostalgia.
because it's a metaphor.
but most of all -
because it reminds.