Basketball Player

I've already written on this blog about my son's love of basketball so I won't go more in depth on that in this post. This last weekend my mom purchased him a basketball uniform. He wore it all weekend, he loved putting it on and shooting hoops in it. Sunday afternoon we were sitting down watching the Spurs/Grizzlies game. Maddox was so happy to have a uniform on, I think he really felt like he was a part of the action. A few minutes into the game he poked me on the arm and said, "daddy?" "Yes Maddie?" I responded. "Daddy, I need you to draw my name on my muscle," pointing to his cute little upper arm. I realized he was talking about how he wanted to be a basketball player, and basketball players need tattoos nowadays to be taken seriously. I couldn't stop laughing, my little dude just wants to be a legit basketball player. I told him that not all basketball players "have their names drawn on their muscles." But I'm afraid it's becoming more and more difficult to find any on tv that don't.

A Birthday Letter To Maddox

I don't know why I have this ache in my heart today, or this frog in my throat. I'm not sure if it's because I miss you and wish I was with you on your special day, or because of the fact that time is going by way too fast and you're already 3 years old. I remember the day you were born like it was yesterday. In fact it feels like it was yesterday. Much has happened since then, some good, some bad. But everything involving you has been amazing. You're such a strong boy, and have been through so much in your short life. You amaze me everyday. Every person who comes in contact with you falls in love with you. I feel so lucky to be your dad, and never want to let you down. I'm still trying to learn to be a good daddy, and I appreciate your patience as I figure this whole thing out. I appreciate you being so caring, and loving. You always make my booboos and owies feel better when you give me kisses, even the ones on daddy's heart. I'm always here for you if you need me. All you have to do is call for me, whether I'm down the hall, or at my house when you're at mommy's house. I love you my Maddie, thank you for 3 amazing years, can't wait for the ones to follow.

Happy Birthday Maddox

Maddox's birthday party was Saturday. I have some great video and pictures of he and his buddies and family. I'll be uploading it later this week.