Fatherhood Is My Blessing....

I love being a father.  The blessings that it brings is second to none.  When your children are born...they are perfect.  You haven't done anything to mess them up or lead them down the wrong path.  Watching my kids grow has been an experience that words can never describe.  The little things they do just amaze me.  Things that they say, things that they comprehend, emotions that they feel.  It's all just mind blowing.  For that I am thankful.

My daughter London is a shining star.  Just beautiful and intelligent.  Anymore everything she says to me just blows me away.  I can't lie that I relish in the fact that she is completely a "Daddy's Girl".  I think a lot about how precious she is and the importance of the role that I play as a father is.  There's an expression that says that "A man will never know how to truly treat a women until he has a daughter"  I agree with that.  I fast forward to when she will be of age to date.  What type of guy would I want to be in her company? Do I myself, conduct myself in a manner that I would want this guy to with my daughter?  I want to set an example for her, showing her how a man should treat a women.  I have a long time before all that happens (Thank God), but it is now, that she needs to see how it is that a women should be treated.  This little girl is my world, my inspiration, my joy.  There's nothing that I won't do for her to succeed in life.

My son Malachi is just an amazing young man.  He has an unbelievable infatuation with Thomas The Train LOL.  I can remember back when he was born, and I was just so excited to have a little boy.  He's beautiful!  It's ironic that his name means "Messenger of God".  I can recall a time or two when I would be in a mood, maybe it just be sad or maybe I was frustrated, and this kid would come up to me out of no where and just hug me and say "I love you Daddy, smile!"  And he would smile, I would smile, and for that moment nothing else mattered.  He is a gift, a divine gift, just like his sister.

For me, my children have helped define who I am.  They put things in perspective.  Life is always going to bring new challenges whether welcomed or not.  There will be times of pain, suffering, sorrow, but if you are a good parent, your children will reciprocate your actions with love and actions that can never ever be replaced in your heart.  Think about it, they know nothing of struggle at a young age.  They have no understanding of what bills are, or a 9 to 5 job.  They are sources of happiness and blessings.  I know mine are.  London Aarabella Smith & Malachi Decklyn Smith.....Daddy loves you more than you can ever imagine.  You are everything to me!!