A future letter to LittleYO

Dear LittleYO,

I’m writing this letter for you to read in the future. Its amazing how quick life goes by and watching you everyday is a reminder of how precious life is, both yours and mine. It also reminds me how thankful I am for you everyday and how scary it is for me, like you, to finally grow up.

Your 18 months today. You sing, dance and say “Uh Oh!” when I fart and it’s funny as hell! You know, say and understand a lot of words and ROCK OUT in your crib singing songs like A-B-C! I like listening outside your door. I already know your smart kid. Your fun to hang out with and like me, you like getting your way.

So today, after not getting your way, you had what we call a “S-fit”. This is another first for me as a DaddyYO. I'm learning how to react and to respond to this type of behavior, as a parent. I simply have no clue how to act like a "parent" and its a struggle for me, as I stand there, watching you cry. I feel hopeless... “this sucks’. If anyone understands not being understood, its me. So I hear ya!

It was only recently, after you were born, I realized a temper is  a both a waste of energy and time. The sooner you can learn patience in an inpatient world, consistency in a world that is constantly changing and learn that our significance is insignificant but what also makes us so extraordinary; life becomes a little bit easier. 

Make no mistake, I understand how you feel. For me, it’s tough to be young at heart.  My empathy for you, above love,  is what draws me closer into your very extraordinary life and because of this I love you unconditionally.

Trust me, ALL I ever want to do is make you happy...always and forever. It would be alot easier for me to give you what you want, when you want it..but life doesn't work that way. Unfortunately, for us both It's my DaddyYO duty to "not be cool" and to teach & educate you on the messed up ways of the world. Lucky for you, its me who will be your guide, so it should be fun!

I'm watching you right now. Your screaming and kicking on the floor, face down...tears. You are friggin cute and I'm trying not to smile at your cuteness. That be disrespectful. There's a lot going on right now,  I'm not giving you what you want and I'm "not being cool". Hang in there, you'll be fine and remember...

...I love you buddy, member that!