Absense, and my heart...

Dear Nicky,

When you cry and fuss, it can be very tiring and frustrating, and quite honestly, the idea of getting a break from that sounds pretty good. But the reality is that I miss you more than I enjoy the break. Isn't that funny? I'd rather be with you even when you're running me ragged than be apart from you. It's true. Exhausting, but true. Earlier Mom took you out to Bedminster where your grandparents (on Mom's side) live, for a birthday to-do for your Uncle Matt. I didn't because, frankly, I just wanted to stay home and not deal with people for a little bit. You and Mom went and apparently you were quite a handful because Mom was pretty tired when she got back with you. And that was just a few hours. I deal with it all week long, but I'm more used to it, I guess. You are a handful, that's for sure--a big, sweet handful of wonderful baby boy!

Love,
Dad