Aaron and Elliot have a great relationship that is very well captured in this picture:
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| Both boys laughing and having a grand ol' time |
Lately, their favorite game is "Hide and Go Seek." Elliot hasn't mastered the skill of hiding yet, so their version of it has Aaron sprinting from hiding place to hiding place. As soon as Elliot finds him, Aaron tickles him a little bit before sprinting to the next hiding spot (there are only 4 or so on the main floor). Elliot sprints after him laughing his head off.
A few days ago after an evening full of Hide and Go Seek, Aaron put Elliot to sleep. As he was lowering him into his crib and telling him goodnight, Elliot looked up at him with his big blue eyes and said, "Love you, daddy." I have been trying unsuccessfully to get him to say that for a while now, and it was so sweet to have him tell it to his daddy so sincerely and spontaneously. Aaron wanted to write a little bit about it so he doesn't forget the experience, so here he is:
I wanted to write down how I felt when it happened, since it is the first time as a new father to have a child say, "I love you." First of all, the bigness and blueness of his eyes in that moment cannot be understated. He simply had the sweetest look on his face ever. His voice was an adorable little whisper too. I was also surprised because it was unprompted, and he hadn't successfully said anything like that before. When he said it, my heart simply melted. It made me think about how growing up, I had always looked forward to being a father. I had always thought it would be very rewarding and a lot of fun. I certainly had not anticipated it being this wonderful though. I absolutely love being a dad. I love pulling the car into the garage when getting home from work and seeing Elliot open the door and yell, "DADDY!" I love working out in the yard with Elliot following me around trying to find ways to help. I love chasing him around the house threatening to tickle him. I love seeing how excited he gets when I come and get him after his nap. I love reading him books, even though he would sit through 100 books, if I let him. I have come to find out that being a father increases your capacity to love. Before becoming a father, I could have never imagined loving this little boy as much as I do. It really is a wonderful thing.
I wanted to write down how I felt when it happened, since it is the first time as a new father to have a child say, "I love you." First of all, the bigness and blueness of his eyes in that moment cannot be understated. He simply had the sweetest look on his face ever. His voice was an adorable little whisper too. I was also surprised because it was unprompted, and he hadn't successfully said anything like that before. When he said it, my heart simply melted. It made me think about how growing up, I had always looked forward to being a father. I had always thought it would be very rewarding and a lot of fun. I certainly had not anticipated it being this wonderful though. I absolutely love being a dad. I love pulling the car into the garage when getting home from work and seeing Elliot open the door and yell, "DADDY!" I love working out in the yard with Elliot following me around trying to find ways to help. I love chasing him around the house threatening to tickle him. I love seeing how excited he gets when I come and get him after his nap. I love reading him books, even though he would sit through 100 books, if I let him. I have come to find out that being a father increases your capacity to love. Before becoming a father, I could have never imagined loving this little boy as much as I do. It really is a wonderful thing.
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