All is right in the world

My daughter, our first baby, was born about four weeks ago. It’s the middle of the night (my nightly shift is from 10-4), and I’m in the thick of the newborn phase, living life as a never-ending sequence of wake, diaper change, eat, comfort, sleep. I’m sleep deprived, making mistakes, and have put my shirt on backwards more than once in the last month.

But 15 minutes ago, my daughter was asleep on my chest, and I felt a sense of deep calm, happiness, and gratitude that I’ve never felt. I know with absolute certainty that it’s a moment that I’ll carry in the deepest part of my heart for the rest of my life. She’s the best thing I’ve ever done, and she’s the best part of me. I don’t know what I did to deserve this, but I wouldn’t change a single thing about my life right now.

Anyways, just wanted to share with you guys because it felt like an exceptionally special moment. Keep up the the great work, fellas, and remember to enjoy all the moments you can.