I went to bed last Sunday after updating the webpage and was overcome by the feeling of Christmas Eve. I've had that feeling every night since. It's that feeling of sheer excitement and anticipation that keeps you up the night before Christmas as you wonder what glorious things Santa will leave for you under the tree. You try to sleep so tomorrow will arrive quicker but your thoughts betray you and keep you awake with fantasies of what tomorrow may bring. I am so in love with Emma it's not funny. I so look forward to having her around and playing with her and watching her grow. Sometimes I wonder what I want Emma to be when she grows up, and the only answer that comes to mind is "happy". That's what I want most of all for Emma. That she is healthy and has a very happy and fulfilled life. That throughout her life, she knows love, and feels the constant support of her parents by her side so that she never knows loneliness. That she is blessed with all the things a child should have, but grows up a humble and compassionate woman. That she always knows her Mother and Father are here for her and can talk to them about anything and they will be there to guide her in a non-judgmental way.

Alright, enough mushy stuff. Now let's get down to business. Today is Father's day and I was awoken by Elena and Emma who brought me breakfast in bed (If you are not used to it by now, Elena and I like to personify little Emma). They then proceeded to give me the gift that Emma picked out for me. The box they handed me contained two bibs, a onesie, and a t-shirt (all Emma-size). Though adorable, I kinda think that Emma doesn't have a firm grasp on gift giving yet as they looked like presents for her. It was her first time buying gifts and the sentiment was there so I wasn't going to be ungrateful. She tried real hard and that's enough for me. She's a little stinker.

I also received several phone calls today wishing me a Happy Father's Day. That was really nice and quite unexpected. I am not sure if I qualify yet but I will take it. :) Thanks for thinking about me.