Noah and I got to spend the last two days together. We played and laughed and ate and watched TV, you know – guy stuff. Mama is usually around to handle all of the behind the scenes stuff, but these two days it was just Noah and I. He was fully dependant on me with no mama around for backup (poor guy).
As I think about these couple of days I realize how easy it can be to miss the best things in life. Thinking that one day Noah will no longer want to sit in my lap as I read him a book brings a tear to my eye. Knowing there will be a day when he will no longer need me to run and pick him up when he falls, breaks my heart. God has trusted Lisa and I with the responsibility to care for this amazing life and with this responsibility comes one of the deepest joys I have ever experienced. My heart breaks for any father who doesn’t take the time to experience the gift God has given him in his children.
Lisa will be home in a few minutes (which is great because we have missed her immensely) and the guy time will be over. Even though we will no longer be bachin’ it, every day with Noah is a blessing and as a father…as a daddy, I hope I always remember to cherish every moment God has given us together.
July 17th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Chris, this is awesome…it brings a tear to my eyes. God has blessed you with a wonderful son. You are so right and you are blessed to realize how special it is between a parent and a child. Always find time for the little things in life…for they usually mean the most to a child. Enjoy everyday, and I know you do, for Noah will grow up…he will still need you, but in different ways.