So many lines I loved here, but especially, "to that chin that points to your beautiful heart." and "and even though you shouldn’t, daddy will love you if you lie."
What a gorgeous affirmation of unconditional love. Myles is so lucky to have you, and you to have him.
At 13 mo old, I’m feeling way more confident in my parenting choices than I did a year ago in the trenches of having a colicky newborn. I wish I hadn’t worried as much last year but also never doubted my intuition so that’s relieving. We’re team no sleep/co sleep/some sleep over here still, so you’re not alone!
Holding on, but maintaining. Grateful for this season in my life. It will not break me. Hope you find some ease, peace, and whatever you need during this time.
Oh Marc 😭 I love being a witness to the love you share with your son. It's truly beautiful. Ps it'll get easier. I'm past the sleepless nights now (though it was 8 years since the birth of my daughter that I had a full night sleep - lol I know right but I did have my son in that period too so rest assured it won't be that long for you unless of course you throw another baby into the mix haha) I do miss those snuggles and their little bodies resting on mine. You're doing amazing.
Hahah that's amazing! I actually found it easier without coffee - stopped drinking it before my second pregnancy and it seemed like my body coped better with the sleep deprivation when I was off it .. or maybe I was just used to no sleep at that point 😂
Question #2: NO. The feeling never goes away! One day they turn 28 and you're like, I can't believe I'm the parent of a 28 year old!! It's always surreal.
Question #3: Yes. There are SO many things I wish I'd done differently. It would take the pages of a novel to write it all out but suffice it to say, I don't believe there is a parent in the world who doesn't look back and wonder what they could have done differently.
Question #4: Unconditional love = fierce and ferocious love no matter what circumstance you're presented with. A love so fierce that if you were to lose them suddenly, you are certain they knew right up til their last breath that they are loved.
It's so hard to believe it doesn't go away. Re: Mistakes - maybe that's what makes the journey so beautiful. When I read this I think a lot about my own dad who I know he wishes he did better. Your question to number four, really resonated with me, and I know why is lands for you ❤️. Grateful for you for being a part of this community.
I really love this concept. There's no match for a father's love. I see how well raised sons are proud of their fathers. How they look up to them, their faces beaming with pride and this deep awe of, "that's my dad". I know your son will feel/feels the same way. Thanks for sharing this poem.
Jolene, I'm glad these letters found you. Thank you for receving them with so much love. I'm a little curious about your feels around unconditional love!
This poem is so beautiful!🥺
Oluuwadara, thank you for reading ❤️
Love is complete , wrapping it’s ams around who you love and you.
Glad I get to experience this and share it Stan!
Romans 8: 31- 39 is one of my favourites verses in the bible.
A perfect love letter.❤️
Such a powerful reminder of how worthy we are to Him.
So many lines I loved here, but especially, "to that chin that points to your beautiful heart." and "and even though you shouldn’t, daddy will love you if you lie."
What a gorgeous affirmation of unconditional love. Myles is so lucky to have you, and you to have him.
Appreciate you, my sister. Always!
At 13 mo old, I’m feeling way more confident in my parenting choices than I did a year ago in the trenches of having a colicky newborn. I wish I hadn’t worried as much last year but also never doubted my intuition so that’s relieving. We’re team no sleep/co sleep/some sleep over here still, so you’re not alone!
Thank you Carrington, it's so funny how the things we use to go so hard for don't even really matter like that!
What can separate Myles from your love? Nothing. Nothing.
Profound, expansive, and also as ordinary as breathing.
Unconditional love is wild.
When I tell you the story of Abraham and Issac story shook me when he was born - Yo!
SHOOK
I will never not be shook by that story. I remember reading it with my boys and they looked at me like...ummm...what would you do?
I told them I didn't live Abraham's life so I don't get Abraham's tests--but I would have failed that one.
Absolutely honest, pointed, and great to see/read. Thank you.
Thank you, brother.
#1. It’s a little heavy, thanks for asking. How are you?
Holding on, but maintaining. Grateful for this season in my life. It will not break me. Hope you find some ease, peace, and whatever you need during this time.
Thank you,
Wow imagine reading a poem written to you while studying your sight words 🤯. That’s a true legacy of love. Bravo, Marc. I love this so much.
Love this comment Rae! I'm making my own lesson plans for him here.
Literally, MYLES To Go before U SLEEP. Always appreciative of da Rec, Famo.
Appreciate you OG
Oh Marc 😭 I love being a witness to the love you share with your son. It's truly beautiful. Ps it'll get easier. I'm past the sleepless nights now (though it was 8 years since the birth of my daughter that I had a full night sleep - lol I know right but I did have my son in that period too so rest assured it won't be that long for you unless of course you throw another baby into the mix haha) I do miss those snuggles and their little bodies resting on mine. You're doing amazing.
Much love (and sleep and coffee) to you all 🤎
Appreciate you Claudia! For 33 Years I have managed to avoid coffee. But it sounds a lot more tempting these days!
Hahah that's amazing! I actually found it easier without coffee - stopped drinking it before my second pregnancy and it seemed like my body coped better with the sleep deprivation when I was off it .. or maybe I was just used to no sleep at that point 😂
Simply beautiful, Marc. Loved this poem. I can see it taking the shape of a board book!
This is exactly how I wrote this in mind. Thanks for reading, Justin!
Question #2: NO. The feeling never goes away! One day they turn 28 and you're like, I can't believe I'm the parent of a 28 year old!! It's always surreal.
Question #3: Yes. There are SO many things I wish I'd done differently. It would take the pages of a novel to write it all out but suffice it to say, I don't believe there is a parent in the world who doesn't look back and wonder what they could have done differently.
Question #4: Unconditional love = fierce and ferocious love no matter what circumstance you're presented with. A love so fierce that if you were to lose them suddenly, you are certain they knew right up til their last breath that they are loved.
It's so hard to believe it doesn't go away. Re: Mistakes - maybe that's what makes the journey so beautiful. When I read this I think a lot about my own dad who I know he wishes he did better. Your question to number four, really resonated with me, and I know why is lands for you ❤️. Grateful for you for being a part of this community.
I really love this concept. There's no match for a father's love. I see how well raised sons are proud of their fathers. How they look up to them, their faces beaming with pride and this deep awe of, "that's my dad". I know your son will feel/feels the same way. Thanks for sharing this poem.
Jolene, I'm glad these letters found you. Thank you for receving them with so much love. I'm a little curious about your feels around unconditional love!
Also, I'm convinced unconditional love is a myth. I'm not a pessimist, I promise. 😅
ANOTHA ONE!!! 🥹
How is my heart? A simple yet loaded question. I think my heart is trying to remain from becoming stony or cold.
Unconditional love means loving from a biblical standpoint as expressed in 1 Corinthians 13
Thank you for having us on this journey with you 🤗
Beautiful verse. Wishing you a heart of flesh, my friend ❤️