- Original Post on Tuesday, January 16, 2007

My daughter will be 2 on Sunday. She is my favorite person in the world. She is my inspiration, she is my motivation. She is why I never take “No” for an answer. She changed my world. She made me a man. She makes me laugh more than any comedy I have ever seen. She teaches me patience and so many other life lessons I have not learned well enough yet.

Yesterday we were washing her hands in the bathroom sink before dinner. She was standing on my bent knees and our heads were inches apart. She looked up at me and gave me a glance and a smile that I hope I never forget. We both just looked at eachother for what seemed like forever. Time stood still as we smiled at eachother. I dont know what made her look up at me at that moment , I think that is why it was so special. I do know how it made me feel.

I dont know why I am sharing this moment with the public. I guess I just want people to know how happy I am or how happy life can be. I feel very lucky to have a daughter who I love so much. We were not planning to have her and she turned my whole world upside down. She is my reason and I know I am her hero.

I try not to think about what kind of woman she will be or what life has in store for her.
I just try to enjoy every moment I get to be in her presence. And then I try to enjoy the next moment even more.