a letter to my godson

Dear Baby O~
I have to tell you, you have been one of the most highly-anticipated events of my life.  Yes, you.  See, your mom and dad are two of my favorite people.  Your mom has always been like a big sister to me.  Growing up I loved spending time with her and your aunt and uncle.  We would have sleepovers, see movies, and even shared birthday parties.  She is someone who I admire so much.  She is hardworking, determined, and loyal.  She sets goals and works very hard to achieve them.  I am so proud of her and the life she has made for herself, and made for you.

I also love your dad very much.  While I haven't known him quite as long as I've known your mom, I just can't imagine life without him.  He has been around since I was in high school.  He is funny, works so hard, and is one of the most kind hearted people that I have ever had the privilege to meet.  And both your mom and dad love you and your sister very much.

One day this summer I went to your mom and dad's house for dinner.  Before I left, your mom asked me to be your godmother.  You have no idea how wonderful these words were to hear!  I couldn't believe it.  I was so honored that they would ask me to play such an important role in your life.  Of course I would be your godmother! 
We thought that maybe you would be born on my birthday...Your sister came early so we thought you might, too.  However, it wasn't in the cards, and on September 17, your mom went into labor.  As soon as I could, I came up to the hospital to spend time with your parents and wait for your arrival.  And just a half hour before your mom's birthday, you came into this world.  And my world has not been the same since.

Like your mom and dad, I have lots of hopes and dreams for you.  First, of course, that you grow up to be happy and healthy and to know how completely loved you are.  I look forward to watching you grow up, to see you learn how to crawl, talk, and walk.  I am curious to see what interests you, what things you will like.  Will you be a sports guy?  Love music?  Be into trucks and cars?  Sadly I cannot help you too much in the trucks and cars department, but if you choose sports or music, I will help you out.  And if it is trucks and cars, I'll learn about that, too.  Whatever you want.  It's your world, Baby O, and I'm honored to be in it.

I am completely in awe of you.  You are such a sweet little love bug of a baby.  I could hold you for hours (and do, especially when no one is around to make me share!).  You hardly ever cry, only when you're hungry or want to be held.  And you are already so attentive and alert.  I try to see you as often as I can, but every time I see you it seems like you've gotten bigger and bigger! 

On Sunday when you were baptized, it was a pretty big day.  Your mom, dad, Uncle Buckeye, and I all promised before God and our family to be there for you, to be present in your life, to be positive and loving forces.  And I'm confident we will all do that.  Your mom and dad love you so much and would do anything for you and your sister.  And you already love your Uncle Buckeye.  The second he held you, you started to smile at him, like you already knew all that he had to teach you!  See, you've got a lot of people that love you.  You were prayed for, hoped for, and loved before you were even here. 

I am so excited for all that is to come for you.  I promise that I will be there for you and help you however I can.  Especially if you go to Bowling Green like me instead of Kent like your parents and godfather.  Just kidding.  I love you unconditionally, without reservation or question.  It's going to be a great life for you, I know it.  I love you and am so blessed to be your godmother!