Dear Mr. AJ,
Hey SB,
First and foremost, I think congratulations
are in order so from one Princess-Daddy to another, welcome to the club of the
Elite!
Thank
you so much. This is indeed an elite club (this I’ve found out in the past
weeks) not for the weak hearted!
I’m sure you know by now that this changes
everything. From that first amazing moment you hold a Princess in your arms and
look into that beautiful and seemingly helpless face, the power-shift happens and
a new Boss takes over.
Things have not only changed, I vaguely remember my life
before the first beautiful Wednesday in November ’16. I wonder what I’d been
doing and what my life even comprised of! Yep! That’s how much Oluwamayomikun took over! She was
brought out immediately after delivery and handed to me. It took a lot to hold
the tears, my eyeballs were just floating in tears. She was so tiny and big at
the same time. Like, human beings come this tiny and don’t break?! And, wait! All
of this was in The Mrs' womb? I’ve always said babies are not born beautiful,
this one was an exception. I literally felt a tug and a squeeze on my heart, I
ran out of breath just standing and looking at her and saying a prayer of
gratitude to the Most High.
She will bring sunshine and colour and
texture and flavour into your life and only then will you become aware of all
the grey, flat plains that were in it before now (especially if you were a
self-absorbed wuss like I was). You’ll be amazed at all you’ll learn from your
tiny little tot, about life, about yourself, about mundane things you didn’t
even know existed. Best of all, you’ll learn a new kind of loving, giving and
receiving it.
Colour
and sunshine she did bring. Colour first though, never imagined a room could be
so full or colours and not hurt the eyes, but The Mrs worked her magic and I
absolutely love her room. It’s even comforting in itself. I’m sure you know how
even watching a baby cry can be a beautiful experience! Sleeping, playing,
crying, smiling, laughing, whatever she’s doing, she's just captivating. You know,
saying I love her so much doesn’t even convey the feelings. I’m not sure
anything I can say or do can fully express the depth of love I have for her.
I’m just always in a state of 'what else can I do for her?', and how? Or when?
Gosh! Someone said I’ve been softened. I scoffed to form macho, but me I know,
I’ve become butter.
You’ll learn anew the meaning of
vulnerability and how utterly beautiful and fulfilling it can be. You’ll
discover the hero in you, not just for your Princess but for yourself. You’ll
get more than just a few grey hairs (oh yes you will!) and come to see each one
as a badge of honour that you’re immensely proud of.
Grey hairs! I have ‘em. I know exactly how
many more strands I’ve gotten in my beard since November 2, ’16, and I’m
immensely proud of every mm (if you guys do imperial, read: inches) of them.
Each day will bring its own little treasure
and I wish I could possibly put to words all the wonder and adventures that
await you but I couldn’t possibly do it if I tried. And even if I could,
nothing, absolutely nothing can compare to actually unwrapping each precious
treasure for yourself. You are in for a great ride my friend, congratulations!
"Treasures in
earthen vessels" has just been redefined for me. Each moment is a treasure in
itself. Sometimes, I think I will pass out from being full of joy at the
littlest things she does. I’ve had my
sleep cut drastically, I should be upset, yeah? Hell no! I wake up and wait for
her to wake up so I can ‘rush’ to her room and bring her to The Mrs to nurse.
Sometimes, I think I mentally wake her up sef :D This has to be the best
ride life has to offer!
I know as the days roll into years, you’ll
start to collect your own Princess-Diary memories. They will become some of
your most prized possessions so treasure them, savour them, luxuriate in them.
I hope that we can get to share our treasures with each other and I hope our
precious Princesses get to know each other as well.
I’ll confess this right now, I’ve never
taken as many pictures of anyone as I have taken of Oluwamayomikun. Mostly
solos of her, sometimes with dad selfie :D, or the whole (that sounds awesome)
family ussie :D. Opened an email for her, I plan to leave emails now and then and milestones of her life. I’m like gathering every info and moments I can of
her and trying to store them. Sometimes, I feel silly, but the good kind – not
like there’s any other kind :D Absolutely looking forward to another ‘run in’
and sharing more of these moments, while watching our treasures play and
probably do girl stuff.
Here’s Mayomikun in her car seat. I love that she loves being in
the car seat, so we can easily hit town.
Till we meet again, probably in another
dressing room with your little girl in tow, I remain yours’ Knightedly,
SB
I do have to run and get outta the office and head home to this
awesome lil lady.
New Papa
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