Each day I feel like you are changing.  It is happening little by little so it is hard to pinpoint exact moments when your personality shifts.  Over the last few days you have been in a much better mood throughout the day.  You look around silently (meaning WITHOUT crying) more often and you seem to be more attentive to the things going on around you.

Mom and I are getting better at feeling you out and starting to know what is making you unsettled or has made you cry.  We can tell if you are tired, hungry or have a dirty diaper with pretty good accuracy now.  There are certainly times when you get upset and we have no idea why, but for the most part I think we are finally starting to understand you.

The real reason for me writing this post today is actually because I wanted to let you know that you finally made me cry tears of joy today.  Not all-out crying, but def. a few tears.

Like most days, I woke up and headed to the gym after my standard morning routine of showering, dressing, picking up and taking my vitamins.  Mom spent the almost 2 hours I was gone feeding you and hanging out with you.  When I got home shortly before 2 in the afternoon I found you and mom sitting on the couch watching TV.

I did not really say much when I came through the door and you did not seem to really care I was there while I approached you.  However, once I got about 5 feet away from you, I think you finally realized who I was because your eyes literally lit up and you got the biggest smile on your face.

hehe! this picture makes me laugh! it doesn't even look like you!

It was so amazing.  I have given you some hard times thus far for your constant crying and "maintenance" required, but it all went away and was all totally worth it after that one little smile.  You continued to smile and stare at me and that is when I teared up a little bit.

Today was the first time I realized that you knew who I was and you were very happy to see me.

It was the single best day I have experienced with you and I know for sure now that I love you more than anything else I have cared for before in my life.

You Love Me and I Love You Little One,
Dad.