An Amazing Feeling

I’ve discovered a new feeling; it’s the feeling of pride, joy and pure gratitude that a mother gets watching her child being deeply loved by that child’s dad. The feeling is both powerful and tender, all at once. It’s a feeling with touches of both playfulness and grounded stability. This feeling is somewhat familiar; it’s built on the unconditional love that I already receive and feel from my husband, a gift that I count on and luxuriate in, a gift that I now see being lavished on our daughter in the unique way that a new dad loves his new daughter. It’s a feeling that I never felt before these past few months, before I could watch my daughter with her daddy. I can’t really describe it fully – but, it really is amazing.

Happy First Father’s Day Imzadi – it is truly a delight to share the adventure of parenthood with you! Our girl is so very lucky…

And happy Father’s Day to each of you men who make your children (and their mothers) so proud and so secure through your affection. Fatherhood is so important – and so underrated in many ways. Hats off to all of you who take the job seriously and who love your kid wholly.