dear gage ~ love daddy

Hey buddy,

You are probably wondering why I'm writing you. I know, I know, Dad never writes! Well, at least not as much as your mom. You will learn with time, if you haven't already, that your Dad is not so good with words, and even worse when it comes to writing them. Just ask your Mom, she thinks I could use some improving when it comes to expressing my feelings. I wouldn't recommend asking her how awesome I am on the phone, you may get a mouthful.

So, in case I haven't said it enough, I just wanted you to know buddy, that you are everything I dreamed my son would be. I cant stop thinking about you. How you come running when I get home, and stomp your feet and scream. How you bring me the Lucky Charms since you know I will give you all you can eat. I love when people tell me you are just like me, wild.  I catch myself telling everyone about you. I guess you could say its because I am one proud daddy. I love that you're my boy! In case I continue to be bad at expressing my feelings, I just want you to know how much I love you buddy, and I will never stop loving you. I'm excited for the days ahead of us, for the adventures we will do together, and the memories we will share. You are my best buddy.

Love, Daddy

dear gage

Hey buddy,

I know…I’m a little late. Typical for your dad to say something after things have turn out as good as possible. But you will learn with time that your daddy isn’t as good at expressing his feelings like your mommy is. But I just wanted to tell my best friend how much I love him; you’re the best thing that has ever happened to me! When we found out that you would have to have surgery your mom was a mess. Can’t blame her.

She didn’t know how I felt. I think it made her question how much I cared, because I was not crying. If only she was there in those car rides. Those car rides when I thought what life would be like without you. I cried like a little boy. I do love you, even though you take up my side of the big bed. I do love you, even when you force me to lay on my side just to fit on the bed.  I might not be good with words, but I hope I will always be able to show you how much I love you.

I loved today, seeing you smile again, seeing you grab my beard and try to rip it off again. These things showed me that you were back. My best friend was back. Soon again we’ll be terrorizing your mom again.

Love your daddy