Today I found a notebook that Chad kept on his desk when he and I were dating. I thumbed through and found many notes that we'd written to each other. There were some where we professed our love
while others were funny and silly, but they all took me back to a different time. Even though that notebook was from many years and 2 kids ago, so many things were still very familiar. Along with love notes, the book was also filled with funny drawings
(by Chad - I can't draw anything)
and list, after list, after list of songs. Chad is a list maker and is always making lists of songs. Back then many of those lists would become compilation CD's. He loved to make them for me, himself, his brothers, his friends, random people in the grocery store (kidding). He was a huge "mix tape" maker. He takes great pride in his ability to put together a well flowing playlist. He really is great at it. I have very fond memories of the soundtracks he would put together for our Saturday errands or trips to Dallas to see Michael and Carrie. His ability to make the music ours is something that I cherish about our first years together and that is still something he does today. Maybe not so much with "mix tapes" but he always manages to find the perfect songs for any occasion. When we got married he and I put together 2 cd's of music for our reception and they remain some of my favorites.
(I have it as a playlist on my ipod now)
Those songs will always be ours and will always take me back to our wonderful wedding. Music is something that is very alive in our home. A love of music is something we are hoping to pass on to Jackson and Caroline. We're pretty sure Jackson is on his way. He may be the only 3 year old out there who will sit on his bed and listen to his ipod. That's it. He just sits and listens. Well, occasionally he'll run out to let me know The Beatles are playing.
So, if you're ever in need of a soundtrack for a trip, special occasion or your life, just let Chad know and he'll make you a mix tape.
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