I’m the Father of a One-Year Old!

Myron,

So, you don’t really like hats.  I’m not sure what to do with that bit of information because I LOVE hats!

But in all honesty, the picture above is the one moment during your one-year photoshoot where you were upset.  I should have known better since, after all, you’ve never liked hats.  But a friend not only GAVE you that hat, but she MADE it!

And I think there’s a lesson in that for you (abd for me too!) — when someone does something nice for you, you need to show them that their efforts have been noticed and that you’re grateful.

Son, gratitude will take you a long, long way in this world!

But I want to share another picture with you too from the same photoshoot.  Here it is:

I think this picture gets at your personality better — you lean in and you’re full of joy.

You lean in.

Hopefully this phrase (“lean in”) has gone by the wayside by the time you read this.  It might just be me, but I feel like this phrase is way over-used these days.  So who will noticed if I talk about it one more time!?

Leaning in, among other things, means going after life, being proactive.  And that’s you bud.  You never stop.  Nothing scares you.  And no new activity is too weird for you to try.  You have tremendous courage, so much so that your Mom and I get a bit scared sometimes!  But this courage has led to you learning new things, meeting new people, and having new experiences.

I really hope you never fail to lean in going forward!

You are full of joy.

Not 100% of the time.  You’re a human after all.  But almost all of the time you have the best attitude.  You’re happy, smiling, curious, and social.  People love being around you, they love holding you, and they just love you!

Your joy is infectious, rubbing off on those around you.  I’ve seen some owner of the stiffest upper lips crack a smile when they see you.

And I hope your ability to have and share joy continues to mark your life going forward.

 

Little man, I wish that there were words to express how blessed your Mom and I are to be your parents.  You teach us to lean in and have joy too!

This has been a crazy year…and we wouldn’t trade it for the world!  Thanks for everything Myron!

 

I love you,

Dad