Gia, Turns 2 in a few days

Gia Honey,

As you turn two in a few days from now, I have been grappling with my toast and I thought while I will write and raise a toast on your birthday but I am sure you would hardly remember so I am putting it in black and white for you to read when you grow up. I write this with a lot of love and to tell you how much you mean to me and you always will.

On a starry night on 7th of Jan, I first held you in my arms with a tear in my eye. I was an anxious to be father and as I see you grow I am still an anxious father and guess that would remain with me. You are this incredible burst of energy with the most mischievous, naughty and intense eyes. It's such a joy to see you even when you are screaming and bringing the roof down. Honestly I try and be calm and I know its just a phase and shall pass. I want to say sorry for all the times I have yelled at you or lost my cool. I only do that out of my limitation to understand you and keep your tantrums in check. The only intend with this is to help you grow up polite, respecting and disciplined. Love you and love you so much dear. Wish you a very happy, healthy and a great learning year ahead. Like you say LAAB YOU :)

Gia..It is

Our prayers have taken shape in the form of you. Our love GIA. I hope you like the name when you grow up. Gia means Soul. In my heart I always talk to you and wonder how you would be when you grow up. How do i bring you up. How do I say what I say without ever sounding like I want to decide things for you my way.

I may not have answers for it right now but I do believe that both of us have one thing called Khushi. She is not only a very level headed person but also a very reasonable person all she needs is our support and love.

Well today you are 20 days old or rather you will complete 20 days. I must admit that you are such a darling to look at. Everyday no matter how stressful or tiring the day has been one glimpse of you and the expressions you make are just about enough to keep us smiling. I need to admit one thing your everyday routine is testing us on our patience. So in case you find the two of us cranky at times you can count it on these days. :) I am specially very cranky with our home nearing completion and small things pending its very hard to maintain peace of mind. The very fact that you and your mom are not getting the space and light needed freaks me. Anyways that me..

I need also tell you about our pact honey we have a club called the DD Club: Daddy Daughter club part of this club is reading stories to you, learning and exploring things together, putting my baby to sleep, having a DD Diary a book of our love and how we feel for each other....Well we can add things to our club as soon as you can start talking