I discovered my son is the smartest, strongest and most capable kid every (totally unbiased) and other highlights

I have always laughed about the stories one tells of an infant. "he lifted his head," or some other activity that would be small is considered a miracle. Having said that, I now realize how biased one can be and that when you are a parent so much about what your child is and does is observed through rose coloured glasses that change the tint and make everything brighter.

People asked me about how things have changed now that I am a father...I never know how to answer that. I am still me, but I just have this knew person in my heart. I love him more than anything and I would throw myself in front of a bus if it meant saving him. Azariah has been observed over a microscope for the past 3 weeks and Doris and I have watched every single little thing he has done with great shock and amazement. It is baffling what a new child does to the people in your life and how all of a sudden everyone has a vested interest in this beautiful tiny bundle (cant say I blame them).

The relationship between husband and wife doesnt really change as much as it adds a new element. You want to be amazing all the time as a parent and when you see your partner success where you would fail you think how much better the partner is at being a parent than you. Doris can calm Azariah at the drop of a hat, and I apparently can bath my son like theirs no tomorrow.

Another highlight was visiting his Oma and his grandma's house. Two women who are very excited to have Azariah in their life. I take a great deal of comfort in knowing my son has these two women who have such a vested interest in his success and overall well-being.

Finally, we visited two of my best friends. They have had their children grow up before me. Delightful little glowing stars that have lit up my universe for many years. It was wonderful to spend time with such a lovely tender group of people and to introduce them to my son. As life becomes fuller, the beauty of God's life and light becomes more and more evident to me. I count the grace of God to me and those I love this season and am blessed that he has shown his love and compassion to me and those I care about in such a plane way.