presence

So we're rapidly approaching the one year mark, as you can see by the countdown timer in the right-hand column. Unless of course, your web browser does not support or permit JavaScript. At any rate, we are days away from the first year being over.

I was reminded of Kai's amazing presence whilst having a drink after work with Angie, one of my fellow bartenders. She asked me to describe the ceiling of the bar we were in, without looking up. This is significant because Kai, and most babies of his age, will almost always look around at his entire surroundings, not just what's at eye level. It seems that as we grow older, we begin to make all kinds of assumptions about how things will be, and we don't bother to investigate them any further than necessary. However to a baby, everything is worth looking at.

I constantly find situations where I am all too ready to assume that I know everything that is necessary. I have to remind myself over and over to let things be and to learn what there is to learn.

In addition to Kai's first birthday approaching, Erin's birthday is also approaching. She celebrates her birthday on the 31st of July, a mere two days before Kai. I'm living with a pack of lions. Since Erin's birthday last year was spent in pre-labor pain at home, we are going to celebrate in style this year. I'll fill you in on the festivities after they happen.