Welcome Home

Mom and baby were released from the hospital today.  It's good to be home.  I am humbled and amazed at the difference between my readiness for this child compared to our first.  In the last few weeks before my oldest was born I was extremely nervous and down right scared.  I didn't know if I would be a good father, hell I had never held a baby for more than a couple of minutes my entire life.  This time I was excited, knowing what to expect and how I would handle it was a great relief.

I had ordered a surprise for my wife but I wasn't sure if it would make it before she arrived home.  I made a few calls and I was able to get it delivered about an hour before we got home.  When we pulled up to the house I had my wife close her eyes.  When she opened them she saw this...



She was immediately in tears.  The sign is a rental but we get to keep the stars, we will hang one in each of the girls rooms.  Everyone is sound asleep now except for me....guess I will join in.