I remember...

I remember walking holding hands with you as you took my hand inside the school to make sure I was safely taken inside to my new school.
I remember you gave me a hug and kiss on my cheek when a problem arose and you said everything would be okay. I remember playing in your shoes when I was a little girl and your lipstick too all because I wanted to be just like you. I remember you came to my talent show and watched me dance and applauded just for me. I remember you bought me a tiara for my prom to make sure I felt like a prom queen for the night. I remember you took me to concerts to make sure I had a good a time. I remember laying in your room and discussing so many topics from boys, to men, to going out, to life in general. I remember baking and cooking food with you for holiday occasions and preparing it with you. I remember always having a good time with you. I remember you coming to my schools all of them to check in on me and make sure I was okay and safe. I remember all of this because I love you.
(Dedicated to my mother)

I remember you video taping every birthday occasion, I remember you making everyone laugh whoever we would meet, I remember you telling me as I child that Chloe you must write legibly on the paper so that everything was lined up and people could read my handwriting. I remember you crying when I received my award for the Washington Opera House as a child. I remember you taking me to Arboretum with my stepsister when we were little. I remember sitting in the car playing "What if?" with you. I remember you coming up to my school and everyone staring up at you because you were so tall and overtowering the children. I remember every laugh and smile. I remember you taking me to the doctor and protecting me to make sure I wouldn't cry. I remember all the things you told me and still do because I love you. I am glad I have had you around me and I know you're just a phone call and a road trip away.
(Dedicated to my father)