For The Love Of Charlie!

Every morning I wake up to a thump on my back or chest. Someone thinks that because he is up it is time for Daddy to be up. I open one eye to see six little teeth staring in my face. I can't help but smile when I see the glowing face of my child.

Charlie wakes up everyday innocent and happy. I can not think of any better way to begin my morning. Seeing the excitement on his face when I pick him up to give him a hug and kiss is the the best feeling in the world. It is a joy that completely fills your heart to the brim.

I find it hard to sleep at night because I just want to stare at Charlie curled up in his crib, warm and cozy. I want to protect him from the evils in this world and give him everything that I can to make his life as enjoyable as possible. I hope that he wakes up everyday through out his life as happy as he does now.

A child does not have to say "I love you" for you to know that they do. The way that they look at you or cling to your shirt when you hold them or in Charlie's case, when he head butts you (that is his way of giving kisses) is enough to understand the bond.

Children are a product of their environment and I do my best to create happy and loving surroundings. I hope that Charlie grows up knowing the love and happiness that I grew up with. There is definitely not a shortage of love for this child since he is currently the only grandchild for all of our parents.

I pray everyday that The Lord protects him and keeps him healthy. That he be blessed with great talent and a kind heart. At the rate he is growing I hope that he has enough talent for professional sports! That might be a little greedy, but I want the best for my child.

I will support him in anything that he chooses to do, especially football, wrestling, hunting and fishing. Don't worry, I am not going to force him into sports. I am just going to highly suggest the above activities.

I never knew that you could love someone so much that it almost makes you cry tears of joy, until the day that I met my son. Hold your children close, tell them everyday that you love them and give them every opportunity to do something great.