My Kate

I want to tell you about my Kate. She is about 38" tall (42" when she puts her arms up), blue eyed and dishwater blonde haired. She is my princess, my little girl and the spittin' image of me. I love my Kate. She exasperates me like none other because she is the perfect combination of her Mama's, her Daddy's and (perhaps the most influential) her Poppa's stubbornness. She knows how to push our buttons, she knows how to diffuse our anger. One time I was scolding her at the dinner table only to have her respond by pointing her finger at me very sternly with a face to match. Other times, she throws a tremendous fit because I want to tuck her in for the night. That is my Kate. I love this little girl so much and she keeps on growing on me.Just tonight, my Kate has been in a super snuggly mood. This has been exhibited by her constantly asking if we will snuggle her (I have been asked more because I give the best snuggles, at least I think this is so). After dinner tonight, I obliged to her little plea for snuggles and laid down on the love seat with her. What proceeded was 15 minutes I don't think I will ever forget. Not only was she giving me full snuggles and just relishing in the time with me, but she eventually started to play. She would grab my nose and then my chin hairs and then my hair. When I started calling my nose my ears, she giggled. For those who have had the joy of meeting my Kate and hearing her giggle, you would know it's as close to the song of angels as we can hear on earth. I love my Kate.I didn't experience this as much when Kate first came, but since we have had Micah, I am constantly reminded by the great blessing we have received to have these children. I say this not to brag, but to give glory to God. I know many who have lost their children, either through miscarriages, abortions or God calling them home early (at least through these eyes). I grieve as best I can with these friends, knowing I can never understand their pain.For now, I will relish every moment I can ever have with my Kate (and my Micah, who is a bit less interactive). I know there will be a time when they will not want to snuggle me and they will not giggle at my calling my nose my ear. Most of all, I will thank my wonderful Lord for allowing me the opportunity to be a dad to two wonderful kids.
Now it's time for a date with the other blessing I know I don't deserve: my Smokin' Hot Wife.