For 39 weeks, we played a lot of make-believe. We had dance parties, sing alongs, and even full blown conversations (okay fine, I did most of the talking).
And while our conversations may continue to be a little one-sided for now, it melts my heart to know that what was once make-believe is now very real.
Atlas McCartney Lee-Ho, you were born Monday, January 27th, 2020 in San Francisco. You weighed 6lbs 11oz and measured 19”. Hilariously, you look just like me right now, so when people tell us what a pretty girl you are, I blush a little.
Your mom never ceases to amaze me. From first contraction at 4:30am to last push at 6:24pm, she made this whole thing possible. We both owe her more than we could ever count.
In time, the three of us will have real dance parties, real sing alongs, and real back-and-forth conversations. But for now, your mom and I are happy just watching you practice facial expressions while you dream all day long.
Eventually you’ll also read these silly letters. They may seem like long drawn-out ways to introduce you to all our favorite people, but they're really just ways for us to capture these fleeting moments, freeze a bit of time, and reflect on how unsurprisingly quick you’ve become our entire world.
You'll understand when you get older. But please, take your time.
Love,
Dad