The man's birthday

"Papa knows everything!"

Well, that's the statement I keep hearing from my first born. And rightly so, every time my heart explodes seeing this father-dotty bond. 

"Papa is here!"

Oh, how those simple words lift everyone’s mood.

This would mean the dog starts jumping up and down as soon as she hears the door opening. She can’t contain her excitement to see her favorite human.

The little one starting squealing seeing this and rush to grab him.

And the big kid stop what she is doing and starts school stories and asking homework questions.

That's the man who rules our heart...

... the one who don't "baby-sit" - he parents.

... the one who cooks breakfasts on weekends and make blanket forts like a boss.

... the one who plays with the kids all afternoon so that you can take that nap in peace.

... the one who wrestle on the living room floor and the kids look forward to this rough-housing.

... the one who rocks a diaper bag and still look cool.

... the one who is strong enough to carry our overgrown kid around and compete with her in games like there is no tomorrow.

... the ones who support my purpose and passion.

... the one who works hard, plays hard, and loves harder.

Another revolution around the sun.

Another milestone. Another year on walking this planet.

So as you step into the new, I wish for you a year of just enough surprise of magic and just enough comforting familiarity. A balance of enough challenges and the right amount of easy wins.

We never thought we could be more in love with you. Happy birthday, our super-hero.