Hot Town, Summer in the City

Kenton and I went to the bank today. We were laughing about how he would always comment about how long the line was or was not by saying "It's a three (or one or two) sucker wait!" so he could justify how many suckers he could have. Do you remember one very hot, over 100 degree day, when you all wanted to wait outside because they had just put in a pond with a fountain in front of the bank? When I came out, you were all knee deep in the little pond, splashing and laughing! It explained why all the people waiting in line behind me had smiles on their faces!
Earlier, I ran into Gerri, the receptionist at Dr. Brown's dental office. We talked about how the numbing agents did not work on any of you and we did not know that for years! Years! Sometimes having a high pain threshold isn't always a good thing. When we finally figured it out, we asked you all why you hadn't told Dr. Brown that you never got numb or that it hurt. Kameron said you didn't know that it wasn't supposed to hurt sometimes and that you didn't want to "hurt Dr. Brown's feelings" and you said "And we love him!"! Gerri remembered all your K names and how funny and smart you were and then she asked how you were all doing. It's so hard to explain when I see people who don't know. What to say, how much to say.. I guess it depends on who is asking and how well they knew you. Gerri deserved an explanation but it was such a hard conversation to have with her. She was shocked and saddened like everyone, yet, like most conversations about you, we always come back to great stories and memories. Smiles mingled with the tears as she described your beautiful blue eyes, blond hair and smile. Dr. Brown always told everyone the Tidwell kids were the most intelligent patients he ever had. You made an impact everywhere, my sweet girl.