6 months ago you came into the world and into our lives and things have never and will never be the same again. To be completely honest, that sentiment has been truly hard for me to contend with; the idea that life as I knew it has completely and irrevocably changed. That change has been truly difficult for me to grasp and accept. Being naturally stubborn I found myself - quite stupidly - saying things like “I don’t think parenthood is going to be that hard” or “I don’t see why much in our lives has to change much.” Benjamin Patrick, my beautiful son, so much changed the day you came into our lives and being your dad has challenged me in a lot of ways I never anticipated. In 6 short months you have dramatically impacted me and the way I live my life. Your name is constantly just behind my lips and allover my thoughts as I go throughout my day; you’ve provided for me the strongest and most steady ‘why to live’ than any man could hope to have. Moreover, you are my joy made manifest into flesh. Seeing you, holding you, laughing with you, provide me with such unparalleled joy that I find myself looking at your picture simply to bring about a smile that is unmistakably one of pride and joy that only dads get to wear. Benjamin, you are now and will always be the light and purpose of my life. I didn’t see it at first, sometimes even struggle with it in the day-to-day moments of parenthood, but understand wholeheartedly that my purpose has been to be your dad. It’s my goal to live up to the job. I love you, son. 📸 @dalila.kahvedzic #6monthsold #boydad #happyfamily #benjaminpatrick