la la la

So, she didn't quite get what I was saying, but she gave it her best...

Amelia: Boom, Daddy!(boom is a game we play where I fake-toss Mia up and "catch" her)

Me: What do you say?

Amelia: PEAASSSSE? (Please)

Me: Not peas, baby. pLLLease, pLL, pLLL, pLLLease. pLease with an 'L'.

Amelia: Peas..la la la?

Me: Good enough. BOOM!

Getting by

Do you think we need mom to be around in order to have fun at bath time?



Yeah, we didn't think so either.

Seeing is believing

The other night, I was paid a great compliment by a friend of mine. She said "I can't wait until Mia is old enough to read the blog so she can see how much you love her.". While I sincerely appreciate the sentiment, my biggest hope is that she never has to see a single word on this site to know, without a shadow of a doubt, that I love her with all of my heart.

My little girl

Two years ago, I stood in a hospital room having just witnessed the most fantastically amazing event of my life. It truly is one of life's beautiful messes. There is no way to replicate or simulate the feelings that rush over you when you first meet your new child. The senses of pride and responsibility fight for top billing. You are too tired to stay on your feet, yet so filled with joy that you're floating on air. You congratulate yourself on making it through such a tough day while not realizing the ensuing nights are waiting to pounce on you. Then, suddenly it hits you...you're a dad...now what???

Two years later, I sit here the unbelievably proud father of a little GIRL. That little baby I met is gone. She now walks up the stairs, talks on the phone, and even cooks hot dogs in her kitchen. She tells me she loves me and blows me kisses goodbye. Plus, she can hear the theme to Elmo's World from a quarter mile away. People marvel at the birth, but to me, it's the growth that is stunning. I'm sure I haven't been a perfect father, but despite any of my shortcomings, I am blown away by, and thankful for, the child Amelia has become.

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy birthday to my sweet, sweet baby girl! I wish I could be home to celebrate. Due to work, I only got to see her at her party at school today. But, I had to make time to post a Happy Birthday to her on here in case she ever reads this blog later in life. I want her know that her dad was thinking of her on her special day.

Where are you?

Last night, Amelia picked up her cell phone (which actually happens to be a dead cell phone that used to belong to her mom) and had the following conversation....repeatedly...

"[Insert person's name]"

"Where are you"

"Huh?"

"Okay"

"Bye"

She "called" Maw Maw(my mother), Grandma and Grandpa(Meggan's parents), Ta-ty (her aunt Stacy), Bice (her friend Bryce), and Kinsey (her friend Mackenzie...I'm 49% sure I misspelled that). I guess she just felt the need to check in on everyone.

Happy almost Birthday!!!

Amelia's 2nd Birthday Version 1 was a smashing success. Now, as we prepare for Versions 2(school) and 3(my family) we can feel comfortable that we won't have a repeat of last year ... Happy 1st Birthday