Whenever I take a look at a picture of you I can’t help but smile.

I love you.

I want to be the best father I can be.

I want to still have the courage to say I love you when you’re 13, 23, 33, 43, and 53.

Yeah I plan on being around at least that long.

And I want to be able to say these words to you whenever I want to.

 

You came to us early, but just in time.

You were little, but brought with you so much happiness.

You looked fragile, but were strong beyond belief.

I love you son.

And I always will.

 

There are times when things are hard. But then I think of you and life is easy. Life is good.

There may be times when we are in disagreement. At odds. Angry.

I don’t know what the future holds…

But it doesn’t matter, because my love for you is unconditional.

 

There will be times I will fail you.

I know you will forgive me, because I will own my mistakes.

Even when it’s hard and I’m proud…

I will remember this promise. Put aside my ego. Say I’m sorry.

I want to remember this promise, because I love you.

 

You are turning 3.

I can’t help but smile whenever I think of you and your happy beautiful face.

I hope that will never change.

No matter how withered I am and how much a man you are...  

I hope I will always have the courage to look at you and tell you that I love you.

 

I am saying all this to you now, because I don’t ever want to forget.

I’m writing this letter now, because when the times are tough, I might not be able to say it.

But I know I will always hold these words in my heart.

I will hold you in my heart to the end.

Every time. Always. Forever.

Just because I love you.