To Minh

How many times have I heard you tell Tai that you love him?

At least a thousand,

Perhaps even more.

Peeking around the doorway at your son and making him laugh--

You clearly enjoy fatherhood.

Five and a half months ago, you became a daddy

And never looked back.

The days of sleeping late were gone in an instant, but you've never been

Happier to wake up at 6am than you are when Tai is giggling in our bed.

Even in the early days, when life was overwhelming, you were always

Ready to change a diaper, swaddle a blanket, pat out a burp, and then change another diaper--

Smiling through the exhaustion.

Days have turned into months; the time is flying by.

And soon those months will turn into years--

Years that I look forward to spending with you by my side.

Happy FIRST Father's Day. I love you.