Our Song

Words & Photography
by Kristina Nissen



My husband and I danced to Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love With You" for our first dance. I remember that dance like it was yesterday.

For several months now, I've been singing the lyrics to my son before I put him to sleep. When he started singing back the words to me, I realized I've never actually played him the real song.

For several months now, I've been singing the lyrics to my son before I put him to sleep. When he started singing back the words to me, I realized I've never actually played him the real song. So about three days ago, I played it for him on my phone and we slow danced before he went to sleep. Now I don't put him to sleep without dancing to this song first. He literally just falls into my arms, and dances with me the entire time it plays. Then I cry as I get lost in his scent as his legs hang below my waistline.

I hope he does this with me until he's like 80. PLEASE do this with me until I die, my dear son.
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