3 Squeezes

Today was a Mama/Daughter Day! It was well needed and it reminded me that this little girl had 3 years of just her and I and putting a day down for some alone time with her needs to become a priority. She has been a wonderful big sister and fell into the role with no issues and i think Nate and I forget how much of a change that would have been for her.
So we started out at Dahls for a donut and chocolate milk and then on to the movie. We saw Brave and i have to say Moms this is a must see with your littles. Cece sat in her chair and held my hand and the only time she got up was to jump into my lap during a "scary" part.
When we were walking out of the theater she was holding my hand and all of a sudden I felt a distinct squeeze followed by another and then another. 3 squeezes, I LOVE YOU. Nate and I (among with millions of other couples I'm sure) have done this since we started dating, before bed, in the car, sitting around with friends, when we're angry. It made my eyes swell and sting while pushing back tears. I asked her "Cecelia,love, do you know what that means when you squeeze my hand 3 times?" She looked up and said "I love you." I said who taught you that?" She laughs and said "Daddy, he says he does it to you."
And right there in the movie theater hall I cried.
I squeezed her hand 3 times and we continued hand and hand.
I love that girl.