A Letter To My Son...

This was originally posted as a response to a post on ZenHabits viewable here.

I literally unpacked this three days ago at my son’s request. We just moved into a new apartment and he loves this.

I delivered this to my son, Romeo, on his 4th birthday, July 30th, 2003

Romeo;

This is a letter to you on your 4th birthday. I’m hoping you’ll hang on to this letter for life. Inn it I want to share with you how much your presence in my live means to me. I want this to be something you read often. Something that you learn to read with. I want to share what I’ve learned by being your Dad…

First, I’ve learned that you are a child of God, I am lucky to be the Father to you.
Second, I know that you are here to lengthen my childhood.
Third, I understand my purpose and that you will find yours while you are here.

I also want to share what I love about you…

First, you are good at sharing your thoughts and feelings with me.
Second, you are great at listening and cooperating.
Third, you enjoy being a friend to people.

These are thing I will always strive to live up to…

First, I will love you in the way I know best.
Second, I will do my best only to help you in any situation — not to judge you.
Third, I will listen to you with an open mind. If I am busy, I will make myself available as soon as possible and give you my attention.

Together we can…

Live life to its fullest.
Fell all our feelings as the come, fearlessly and for good.
Support one another in our ambitions, encouraging and empowering.

I love you for life. I will always be here for you. And when you close your eyes you can see me in our heart.

Dad

So good to see other Dad’s doing this sort of thing. Here’s some more Kid-Adventures you might enjoy. This one’s getting rave responses.




photo by michael hevesy