Friday Photo Flashback

Today’s Flashback consists of a few photos. 24 years ago tomorrow, I became “Dad” for the first time. My son, Dante, was born. I can remember so many details of that day. It was one of the most chaotic and emotional days of my life.

My mom could not wait for her first grandchild. She was over the moon when he was born. Outside of me, my mom and my then mother in law were the first to see him. I was walking with a nurse and my son down the hall and they spied me.

I love the look of awe in my mom’s eyes. I also love that my grandmother was there to see him, too. It is obvious that I am still processing the whole thing in this photo.

The above must have been first birthday photos. It’s amazing to look at him here. I can hardly remember him being this small.

The above had to be taken just before or just after his first birthday. It has always been one of my favorite photos of him. He was totally zoned in on the TV. If I had to guess, he is probably watching Elmo here.

I remember when the daycare said they were doing photos. At the time I thought it was just a way for them to make money. I’m glad we opted to get the pictures taken. This is Dante a month before his second birthday. Wow.

Tomorrow, he turns 24. He has a great job, a place of his own, a decent car, and he is doing very well for himself. I’m so very proud of him and all that he has accomplished. What a great feeling to see your children thrive!