Originally Posted by leedsfan

and the fact you noticed it will make you a fabulous father Stuart.


say hi to herschie when he comes for dinner. it was good to see him at Diavolo in vancouver a few weeks back.

take care of yourselves....we are all anticipating the first pictures with glee!!!

I remember when Daniel (our 16 month old son) was in his crib one night, he must have been 2 months old at the time. I was going to tuck him in, and do my usual standing over the crib for 5 minutes wondering how i could be so lucky (it happens!), when i thought how quiet it was. Then i realised I couldn't hear his breathing. I was so afraid, and my heart started pounding so hard, I froze. Everything else disappeared from my head, as I was looking at my son lying there, thinking how fragile and vulnerable he was. I quickly leant over and tried to nudge his hand to see if it moved, which it didn't. I was so panicked I lifted his arm, and put my finger in his, and after a couple of seconds he wrapped his whole hand around my finger and gripped it tight, even as he slept. I was overhelmed with emotion that i started crying immediately. It was the scariest moment of my life. As you realise that you cannot control this life force in front of you. I resolved to ensure Daniel's safety for the rest of his life, or at least as long as I could, in my lifetime.

Being a parent is a gift, but it is also such a huge responsibility. I love it, and love being a father. I am lucky i get to spend time with my son, because of running my own company. It's nice being able to come home when I want, and be with him, and I can't wait until he grows into his formative years.

Have fun being dad Stuart. It's going to amaze you.