Day 316:
Well Conor, this morning was as good as any I can remember because it would be the first time I would see your smiling face in as many as four days! You had a great night of sleep though, and so when you awoke at around 6:00am I was all to happy to jump up from bed and head in to snatch you up... After a quick diaper change and a little time to wipe the sleep from your eyes you gave me the smile I needed to jump start my day. Soon after, it was time for presents!
I couldn't wait to get you sitting up before presenting you with Mickey and Minnie Mouse; direct from Florida! And your reaction there didn't disappoint either. In fact, you almost pulled Mickie's head off! What a tremendous hug you gave your new plushy toy, Conor. It was so fun to watch you play and laugh and I realized just how much I missed you...
It's hard for me to fathom how the men and women of our armed forces work through being away from their little ones for months and even years at a time. But I'll tell you, I appreciate them, and the sacrifices they and their families make, even more after knowing you, Conor. Were it my duty, I would certainly fight through the pain and do it, though I'm fortunate enough that I get to see you most days and I need to not take that for granted. Ever.
After dropping you at daycare it was time for me to get all caught up in the office, and so off I went. The day was steady and heavy and had no end in sight, for after the work day was through it was off to run a hefty errand for our friends Gil and Marsha. The task? To pick up a massive chair and ottoman from a log cabin expo locally. Of course, I didn't realize how massive the chair is or would be, and so I went without any help. Good thing I'm a sizable and healthy man, Son, because I was able to get the job done and even managed to not hurt myself!
Though when I got home around 8:00pm, I was afraid I'd be too late to see you in that Mommy would be rocking you to sleep... Fortunately, you're as stubborn as she is and you were still WIDE awake! And so I gleefully took over (and I think this was good for Mommy too, as I believe she needed a break) and fed you the remainder of your bottle while rocking you to sleep.
Yes Boy'O, it was a busy day but a good day through and through. And with that, I'm going to wind down on the couch watching a bit of football and it easy. But I can't wait to see you again in the morning, Son. In fact, that alone makes me the luckiest man in the world...
I love you, Conor.
-Dad
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