As I write this post I can’t believe that it has been 6 months since I last made a post. A lot has happened over the last 6 months that I can’t even cover in a post. What I can do is talk about my first year as a father to Ian.
That’s right…today is Ian’s first birthday. One year ago today at 8:58am our little man entered the world screaming. He came out fighting and has been going strong ever since. I would be lying if I said it was 100% rainbows and unicorns. Of course this first year has led to sleepless nights and frustrations but I can tell you that looking back those sleepless nights were actually sleepovers with me and Ian in that recliner that was a hand-me-down from his big brother Lukas. All of those frustrations turned into tickles and laughs. All those cries have turned into comforting moments that I am sure someday will fade into memory. But today they are fresh on my mind and I have loved every one of them.
Fatherhood has been both exactly like I had dreamed it would be AND nothing like I ever would have expected. I am amazed at how much happens in the first year of a person’s life. From discovering the world he lives in, to tasting things for the first time, to teeth, crawling, laughing, chasing the dog…everything is new and exciting and I get to live them through Ian’s eyes.
So happy birthday to our little man…Ian. You have made the last year as exciting as any I have ever had and I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us!
Happy Birthday to Ian and his amazing Mom and Dad! We are so thankful to be part of your life. And, thanks, Jay,should have had the Kleenex handy before I read your post….