Happy June Father's Day

Since it's Father's Day in some parts of the world today (we celebrate it in September over here), I thought it'd be pertinent to remind Aidan on how much E-Gene loves him... ;-)

Dear Aidan

As you edge closer to your 2nd birthday, here's a gentle reminder of how much we love you. And especially how much your Dada loves you.

He
- loves cuddling you and playing with you in the room he's setup and decorated for you.

- is grateful for all the cuddles you return, especially today when he's sick, and you walked up to him to give him a hug, saying "cuddle".

- is always patient with you, even when he has to discipline you for being disobedient.

- is always supportive of your mama, and goes to work so that she can stay home and care for you full-time.

- loves teaching you new things, like how things work, and animal names.

- isn't afraid to show you how much he loves you. He says his favourite time of the day is when he gets to hold you as you fall asleep in his arms.

- is always on the lookout for ways to protect you (like straightening the rugs so you won't trip and fall).

- works hard each and every day, waking at 5.30am, is on his feet all day with no breaks til 5.30pm, then comes back to play with you, wash you, entertain you, before finally crashing into bed at 10.30pm. Is it any wonder he's lost so much weight? ;-)

And as you grow, you'll discover the many different sacrifices he makes each day to care for you and provide the best that he can for you. May you grow to trust his wisdom and love, as he's showed you how much his Creator has loved and cared for us.

Hugs and cuddles and heaps of love,
Mama and Dada