Saturday, May 8, 2010

I’m jealous of Erin

Up until this week, there was a tone of voice of Jim’s that I’d only heard directed at me.

Sweet, softer, tender.  Loving.  Protective, calming, relaxing.

Erins bday day 2 006 
And the other night, as he bent over the side of the hospital bed to say “goodnight, sweetheart, I love you,” I looked up to say, “I love you, too,” only to realize he’d been talking to Erin.

And for a split second, my heart went “what….huh?,” and then it swelled a million times its normal size, as I gazed up at the man I love as he gazed down at his new baby girl.  And I realized he’s man enough to have room in his heart for two girls.

It’s a good thing I think she is pretty cool; I wouldn’t share that precious space in his heart with just anyone.

7 comments:

Sara said...

Wrapped. ;) that is so precious.

Kelly @ Sufficient Grace Ministries said...

Love this...and love you!

Wallow in the joy, sweet Monica...

Happy Mother's Day to you!

Valerie said...

There's nothing like a daddy's love for his daughter. It warms my heart on a daily basis. So glad you're able to experience it too!

Stacy D said...

So precious. Hope you have a wonderful mother's day!

Tricia said...

I can relate! Nathan will often say, "I love you", and now I'm often not quite sure if he's saying it to me or to Bekah. :o)

Jessica said...

how sweet. :)

Heether said...

So sweet! The bond between a daughter and her daddy is amazing and instantaneous!