Today was a special day for me, Son. It's my birthday! My first birthday of Fatherhood... Of course, all I wanted for my birthday was to spend it with you, Boy'O! With my family. Mommy was all to happy to oblige me and as a surprise made a dinner reservation at Flemings Steak House; one of my favorites! With you being so little yet and considering the quasi schedule we're trying to get you to adhere to, that reservation was set for 5:30pm. Now, at this stage in your life that may well mean nothing... But sure as your born, Lad, I haven't sat down for dinner at 5:30pm since I was maybe 6 years old!
"The times they are a changin'" --Bob Dylan
Ain't that the truth?!
Yes Conor, today was the most special Birthday I've ever shared... And for so many reasons. Reasons I can't get into for fear of rambling, and even more... But this birthday I have you, Son. While sitting and enjoying my steak and my glass of big red wine, I could only stare at you and marvel at your presence. Truly amazing... I'd always wanted a child of my own, Son. Your Mother gave me you. And to be sure I never cared about whether my child would be a boy or a girl, but looking at you now, you could have only been Conor the Lion Heart. My Conor an Chroí Lion...
Once home it was all about relaxing and watching whatever I wanted on the television... I finished this wonderful day with a live concert from my favorite band, "Foo Fighters - Live at Wembley Stadium". What a show, Son. What a show. And with guest appearances from Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones of Led Zepplin and the Yardbirds! Yes sir, a perfect day.
Thank you for being my greatest gift, Conor. I love you more than you could ever know...
-Dad
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