Message to my newborn son

Dear Son,

You’re here, and both your mom and I are 

so excited to finally meet you! Your mom and I have been waiting for you for 9 long months – making to get mom something to eat, visits to the doctor’s office checking on your development. And now that you’re here, I get to touch you, holding you in my arms, love you. I’m so looking forward to spending hours together with you, helping you learn how to walk, play and make you the best, answering all your questions as each year passes, guiding you all along the way.

I can’t wait to encourage you, tell you you’re the most amazing person in this world, that you can do anything or be anything you want. As you take your first steps, that first word (even if it’s amma), that first day of school, your first award and the hundreds that will follow. Helping you learn to drive and buy that first bike. I’ll be there as you graduate, and on your wedding day, and as you hold your first born. But most of all, just enjoying life together being father and son.

Your mom, I know she’s going to be the best mommy to you. She cares so deeply, and I completely trust her to take exquisite care of our hearts – yours, and mine – which is really the most important task of all. With your mom in our lives, we are sure to have lots and lots of laughter and fun.

One of my deepest hopes is that we can always communicate openly with each other, that no matter what’s happening, you know you can always come to us, share whatever’s on your heart, and we’ll always love you, no matter what. There may be times when we don’t like each other very much, but even then, please know that we love you dearly, deeply, and without conditions.
So, welcome to life on Earth, and welcome to your family. May you be surrounded by love, inspired to learn and grow, and always know that you are deeply cherished.

So much love, Dad