While David & I were dating, I became an aunt for the first time. My brothers little girl was born on April 22, 2003. David came in from Florida to see me and met my precious little neice, Abby when she was about a month old.
Most 21 year old guys would shy away from holding a baby so small much less feeding her a bottle. But David went right to her and picked her up and fed her a bottle. While everyone else in the room looked at him like an alien from another planet they were so shocked, I looked at him and thought "I have found the one!" I knew he was a natural and would make one awesome Daddy one day.
About 5 years later I watched as David became a Dad. He was so nervous and anxious! But when he laid his eyes on our baby boy I saw him in an instant fall in love. He was so excited he rushed out of the surgery room leaving Austin behind just to tell everyone he was here. The nurse had to go looking for him to give Austin to him to carry to the nursery. It was funny yet so sweet! He was so excited he couldn't wait another second to tell our families he was born.
Those first several months were rough with a very colicky and fussy baby and honestly I wouldn't have made it through without David. He never shied away from a dirty diaper, a sleepless night, or endless rocking and bouncing trying to get our fussy baby content. He gave me my time and allowed me to cry when I needed to, take naps when I was worn out or step out to have some peace and quiet. David truly kept me grounded and encouraged me the whole way that it wasn't me and I wasn't a horrible mom because my baby wouldn't stop crying.
Three and a half years later I got the privelage of witnessing David fall in love with our little girl and it was just as magical as the first time. He was a little more relaxed (although not by much) and this time he never left Alexa's side except to come check on me after she was already in the nursery. He waited on me hand and foot while I recovered from surgery and was sensitive to my every need. All the while helping care for our children without complaining one time!
David truly is an amazing Daddy! He has endless energy and always steps in to help me with them. I hear so many other women complain because their husbands won't get up in the middle of the night with their children, won't give their kids baths, won't cook and clean to give them a break, won't change a #2 diaper, or wipe a snotty nose. David has stepped up to help in every way he possibly can and even beyond that. Our kids absolutely adore him and I can definitely see why!
I started telling people he was the child whisperer. Kids everywhere just gravitate toward him. We were at the beach last week and several kids that we didn't know just came over and sat with him playing in the sand. We go to parks and he always ends up with extra kids around him. We go to family gatherings and all the kids in the family end up on David's lap or all around him playing. My neighbors granddaughter comes over and immediately asks where David is if he isn't home. When we volunteer in the nursery at church all the kids follow him around. He has this way with them that is really hard to put into words. You have to experience it in action to truly understand it. They all love him!
So Happy Fathers Day to the most amazing, funny, energy filled Daddy in the whole world! You are loved and appreciated more than you will ever know!!!!
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