You turned 14 today....days, that is.

Each day is another milestone at this young age. Your growing a little each time I look at you. Everyday when I go to work, so go by your room and kiss you on the cheek while you're sleeping. When I return home, you seem so much bigger. It's really wild. Here's a picture of you at 11:25pm. This little bouncy chair is one of your favorite things. It bounces anytime you move, and it vibrates and massages and plays music or white noise. It's a super chair! I wish I had a version of my own to sit in.

This was my first week back to work, and it was really hard to leave you. I guess after a week of work, I'm sort of getting back into my job. But I am finding that I really don't care about much except you. When I'm at work, I'm thinking...I wonder what Jacob's doing right now? I wonder if you are kissing his momma, or getting burped by Nana. I wonder if you are happy, and if I'll be the dad that I want to be for you. It's pretty distracting to be honest. I love it.

Your Pepere came today from Alabama. He's here to take Nana and Terry back home tomorrow. I'm sad to see them go so soon. I was hoping that they would be able to stay thru next week. Unfortunately, all plans fell thru when Kelly (your Aunt) wrecked her vehicle. She and the kids (your cousins Brandon and Zach) were not hurt, thank goodness. They were planning on coming to visit over Labor Day weekend, and take Nana and Pepere back with them. The house will seem a little empty without them here. :(

I'm glad it's the weekend. Unfortunately, I have to go into work tomorrow for the morning. But I'll be back soon enough to play with you. Love, Dad.