T, I love dropping you off at school.

Some days it seems like one more thing.

But most days I enjoy the drive and the company in the car.

But there is more.

See, I wanted to tell you that it is one of the bright spots of my day right now.

As I am checking you in, you put up your water bottle under the counter.

Then, while I say good morning to one of your teachers or Ms. Lindsey, you put away your backpack in a cubbie to the far right.

But then as I leave, you always return to the counter, lean over, and give me the best kiss on the lips.

We call them counter kisses.

We even ask each other if we can have a “counter-kiss” if one of us forgets.

We rarely forget.

It’s wonderful, if you want to know the truth.

I love you.

-Dad