People always tell you that having a child will change your life forever. Well, on the surface that's a pretty logical statement. Of course having a child changes your life forever. No more dining out, no more concerts, no more this or that at the drop of a hat are always mentioned with a kind of "oh-you-cannot-even-imagine-the-agony-of-it-all" tone of voice or with the look of someone imprisoned is some hellish diaper infested baby drool smeared prison cell. Some parents hear of your pre child escapades will often say "HA! Wait until you have kids." with a wicked glint in their eye. It's now been almost 4 months since we welcomed Sophie to the world and life certainly has changed. We live for our little girl now. Her comfort and happiness are all that matters.
Sophie amazes me everyday with her excitement and wonder with all things. I can say her name from across the room and she will look at me and smile the biggest smile you've ever seen. Her eyes will light up and it just melts my heart. It's like nothing I've ever felt before. Pure, bright white, warm love fills my entire being when my little girl smiles. Unconditional, knee knocking, goose bump inducing, head to toe love.
I love, love, love being Sophie's Daddy. I feel lucky to have such a wonderful, healthy, smart baby girl to father. She's teaches me something new about myself and about life everyday. She taught me to try and be a more patient, kind and thoughtful person. She's taught me to approach life with a lot more love in my heart. Sophie and I are also lucky to have Jen. She continues to inspire me with her beauty, kindness and compassion. She is a fantastic mother and a great wife.
Sure, we don't eat out as much as we used to but life now is so much better. I wouldn't change it one tiny bit.
3 comments:
Well said, Jim!
Sophie is sure to be blessed with writing talent. I knew her mother was a good writer, but I didn't know that about her father.
Jim, our MacDougall family is very thankful that you are part of us! We love you...
David
Hi! I'm sorry to be behind in viewing your blog. I have been busy organizing this & that before leaving town next week. Greatgrandma Marge and I will be spending two weeks together in Phoenix.I hope to be able to take my laptop with me. I would be very sad to get behind on all your news and wonderful photos.
Love to you 3, Grandma Kathy
XXXOOO
AWWWWWW! Sophie is a furry lucky gurl - she has wonderful parents! Her furry siblings Chen & Ollie are probably purdy wonderful too - hehehe!
Our blurpy sisser gots a Bumbo chair too. At about 6 months she started arching backwards, and if she hadn't had chubby legs, she would have popped right out of that chair! Now da beans just use it when feeding her - they gots a tray fer it and that keeps her from popping out. She will probably be too big fer it by 8 months.
Sheez - these blurpy gurls outgrow stuff real fast. So don't blink! We likes watching yer Sophie grow up too!
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