a.very happy b'day

sunday, august 6, 2006...

"what's that daddy"!? she asked loudly and excitedly, as i made my way downstairs with two armfuls of boxes and bags covered in "my little pony" and "dora the explorer" wrapping paper. "it's a surprise", i coyly reply.

she has already halted her current acivity and all focus shifted towards the mysteriously wrapped boxes. she already knows it's her birthday today and she asks; "is that for me? ... can i see them"? i can feel her anticipation and the look on her face is priceless. "yes, of course little 'a'. these are yours... want to open them now or wait"? i was soooo toying with her... afterall, as any adult will agree, it's half the fun.

within seconds her little hands had managed to rip and shred the 10 minute-old wrappings from each item, her face forming a perfect response to each discovery. the sheer excitement and joy she displayed as well as the humility and appreciation with which she accepted these gifts made me want to rush out and buy more.

what a little lady she is. i love my little gal... you rock little 'a'.

love,

daddy m.
xo