Mia is 5 days old, and I’ve had so many thoughts going through my mind. Here’s a couple of thoughts on being a dad, now that I’m 5 days into it…

– My love has multiplied. I am madly in love with my wife and I wondered if I could love anyone else that much. I’ve learned that I can. There’s something funny about love. The more you love, the more love grows. It doesn’t run out. It multiplies. Love is a lot like Gremlins (the creature, not the car) in that way. Feed love, and love just keeps growing…

– My prayer life has never been stronger. I look into that little girl’s eyes and I can’t help but ask for God’s help for me and blessing for her. Carey and I are praying about everything these days. There’s a dependence on God that we’ve taken for granted in the past, but now are more conscious of.

– I’m excited about getting reacquainted with “The artist formerly known as sleep”. People told me that I wouldn’t be sleeping the first couple of weeks, but now I’m learning that truth experientially. I’m turning into my dad who has the ability to fall asleep anywhere. I fell asleep in the waiting room of the Pediatrician’s office. I sat down and was out. That just gave me a good idea…