The Day You Entered the World

It was a beautiful January morning and I was beyond tired from working out at Barrett/Jackson in Scottsdale. I received the call on Thursday night that contractions had started and to get to the house. I drove just a little fast but safe bouncing around in the cab of my truck so happy that I would soon be holding you. When I got to the house I laid down to sleep a few hours until the contractions got close enough for us to head to the hospital. While waiting for my stubborn Son to make his appearance I slept on the window box until you made up your mind. I remember the nurse saying push then your head crowned and the Nurse had to run out and get the Doctor because you were not going to stop and she was unprepared for your fast arrival. Finally you were taken out all way and I was able to hold you until they took you so I could cut the cord. You did not cry much and I got to clean you up some and do your footprints for the birth certificate. Holding you was a life changing moment for the both of us I am sure since you were staring in to this world with wonder as I was shedding a tear while watching you gaze unto this planet. You stayed the night at the hospital and I returned around lunch time the next day to pick you up and take you home Our home. You had some issues with formula as you started out and I would get home each night and put you in my arms in the bed, pat your bottom, sing to you until you fell asleep, and of course pass the built up gas in your stomach. We changed formulas often to try and correct the issue but I had you in my arms every night at bed time for the first few months of you life. I think that is the best sleep I have ever had with you laying there breathing so lightly that even to this day when you are with me while camping, on vacation, or staying with me while your Mom is out of town that I can still have you next to me and I can fall asleep while you wrap yourself around my arms or neck and when you finally dose of I am out like a light. I feel safe, content, and loved like a Father can only dream of. Thank you for blessing me and allowing me to be your Father.