Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Q is for.....

Q is for.....Quinn.

I wasn't going to write about my kids for A-Z, but my mind just can't wrap itself around another word for Q. I had some other ideas for Q, but my heart just isn't in it. I hope I'm not turning people off by writing about my daughter, but when I think of the letter Q, it's hard for me not to think of this face.


Quinn, Quinny, Q-bird, just plain Q. It's hard to believe the little girl in the picture is 8 years old now. There are a million reasons why I'm crazy about this kid. I won't go on and on, just a few highlights.

If Quinn had a theme song it would be Iggy Pop's "Lust for Life." The girl is full-on, all the time. Quinn is a kid who can play outside in the backyard by herself for hours. She sings, dances, pretends to be on the phone, sits in the palo verde tree holding intense conversations with imaginary compatriots. It's hilarious and beautiful. Sometimes I just stand at the window and watch her out there. It always makes me smile, and it's inspiring.

Quinn is also a kid who cries hysterically whenever we see one of those help the animals commercials. I'm talking heaves, sobs. We can be flipping channels and just the slightest glimpse of one of these commercials sets her off. It's hard not to laugh sometimes, but then it's hard not to cry right along with her.

Quinn is a kid who dances all the time. She's been Irish dancing for a few years now, and she's always practicing her moves. Seriously, the girl doesn't stand still. If she's upright, she's doing one of her Irish dance moves. When she runs out of a room, she does it with steps from one dance or another. Quinn has even made me love a Katy Perry song with her dancing. She and a friend made up an Irish dance routine to Perry's "Firework," and I know I'll always love that song.

If you're still reading, thanks for putting up with the ramblings of a Dad who's head over heels for his kid. I'm sure there are a lot of great Q words I could have gone with for Q, but sometimes you just have to go with your heart.

20 comments:

  1. Awww, I'm thinking this was the perfect Q word for you! How adorable! PS) I want her energy!!!

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  2. That is perfect for the letter Q. Very cute!!!

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  3. Excellent Q. And what a cool name!

    They grow up so Quickly.

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  4. Lynn: I wish I had half her energy.

    OT: Thanks man

    Munk: You know it.

    dbs: Bet she keeps you on your toes.

    LG: They certainly do.

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  5. Ah, she's a beauty! I'm your newest follower. Thanks for stopping into my blog and following. I loved your owl post. I'll be back.
    Jane

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  6. Quinn is a cutey! Of course, you'd write about her. Q is her day. I'm writing about many family members during this challenge. Glad to meet'ya!

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  7. Aw she was adorable! And I'm sure still is. And how sweet of you to write all this about her! I hope you show it to her someday.

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  8. Love the Q choice. Just love Q, period!!

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  9. What a great picture. Quinn was (and no doubt still is) a beautiful little girl!

    Love that she cries at the animal commercials, I do too. Although maybe not the full blown sobs, ha. ;)

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  10. she is PrEcIoUs!
    how could you keep her from us!
    happy Q day =)

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  11. What a great Q post! I love the outfit she has on in the picture...how fun.

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  12. Awwww, that's sweet. She sounds like an awesome kid.

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  13. Your Q sounds like my L. A Quizzical zest for life. She's adorable--why wouldn't you want to write about her?! :)

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  14. Great choice for the letter Q. She sounds like a great kid. Those ASPCA commercials make me cry and then I always hug my cats.

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  15. I'm glad you went with your heart because this was beautiful. :)

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  16. ah Quinn is Qute - nothing wrong re blogging about one's kids, I resort to it all the time when struggling. Great post, Tim.

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  17. I've just dropped by from David's blog, and I'm glad I did. This is a lovely post, and it's nice to be reminded of the joy of children when your own are grown up and left home. Sue@JumpingAground (Alliteration & drabbles)
    Sue@traverselife(Workplace bullying)

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  18. What a face -- I can just picture her doing all the things you describe. You are truly blessed with your two girls.--Inger

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