Today, Zoe turned two years old. I have a two year old. It's been the FASTEST two years of my life. It's really hard to believe it's already been two years. But it's been the most rewarding two years of my life, too.
Where have I come in two years? I remember bringing Zoe home that first day. We were full of excitement, but overflowing with anxiety. Who were WE to take care of this little human? This little baby was going to depend on us for her very survival! OMG! Are you serious?
The sleepless weeks that followed were incredibly stressful. As a father, I had no idea what I was doing. That word: father. What did that mean? Was it just a title? What was my role? What that word represented was daunting, even intimidating!
Fast forward to today. I think I'm settling into what it means to be a father. Not that I know what I'm doing at all times. I don't. But I'm learning. And not that I'm thriving in fatherhood, but I'm in love with being Zoe's dad. It's the most rewarding commitment I've ever accepted.
It's amazing watching Zoe discover her world. She seems to learn new words, new things every day. You can literally watch her discovering, learning new things on a daily basis. She is a little person now. Her personality shines bright!
But as much as she's learned, as much as she's grown in her first two years, I've grown more, I've learned more. I truly know what it means to love now. What true pride is. She is teaching me how to be a really good daddy. I hope that I continue to grow, and never take for granted this great gift that Jehovah has entrusted to us.
We are truly blessed to be Zoe's parents!
Video of Zoe's growth from her 2nd year of life.
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