I got an early Father's Day gift this morning that will be tough to top as the years go on.
Julie and I are heading out tomorrow night to celebrate things working out with the Manchester house, so Grammy was planning to take Jocelyn home for a couple of days, returning Father's Day morning. I knew I was going to miss her, so after the gym this morning I decided I had a few minutes before catching my train and would pop my head in to say goodbye. When I got there, she was in the highchair eating breakfast. When I told her I would miss her, she motioned like she wanted a hug. I picked her up and she put her head on my shoulder and just rested it there silently for a couple of minutes. She hasn't learned yet how to articulate verbally that she will miss me too, but that was the unmistakable message. It was pretty special. And sent Julie looking for the tissues.
Julie and I have been blessed with a very special little girl who, among other things, is so innately warm and affectionate. She and her brother both make it so much fun to be a Dad.
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