A Dream Like Mine

  1. Today, I’m trading in my 8-year-old for a 9-year-old

    Nine years ago today, I was walking around a hospital with a “New Dad” cap on.

    Then… emergency c-section. APGAR score at 1-minute was something ridiculous like 2. First 7-8 hours of his life spent in the NICU. I went with him while his mom recovered. He weighed 7 lbs 7.7 oz — the scale looked like a slot machine that hit a jackpot.

    I guess I did hit a jackpot with him. I never knew love like that until he was born.

    2. Posted 4 months ago 66 notes

    1. thunderdolt said: Hells yeah, man! Father”s Day may be to recognize dads, but it doesn’t mean nearly as much as your kids’ birthdays do! Happy Birthday Onion, I mean Orion!
    2. lusheslashes said: Lovely post.
    3. brniidgrl said: happy 9th birthday!
    4. penbleth said: Happy 9th birthday to Orion. I hope he has a terrific day and a wonderful year ahead.
    5. vermiciousknid said: Happy birthday to Orion!! And happy dad-day to you!
    6. crustyjuggler72 said: Happy dad-iversary!
    7. rotomangler said: Well put. (Fellow dad)