this years love had better last :)

It hit me like a tonne of bricks, and immediately the tears started to well. I peered over to where he was sitting, and he had the hugest smile on his face. Instantly, I could see the change in both of them. "Look at me, Daddy!" she exclaimed, and both of us had to catch our breath. I expected it to take years before she really found comfort in that title. Not for lack of a bond or connection with him, just merely from the abandonment she must be feeling every time she thinks about Ian. It didn't stop there, either. The rest of the day - and continued on to today... 'daddy this and daddy that' and it never fails to produce that same smile on his face. She exclaimed to me this morning "We're so lucky to have a daddy who loves us so much!" - just short from tears, I replied "yes, we really are". And we are, really very lucky - all four of us, to have found each other. It all feels attainable and exciting when I realize that we are a family - a new, reinforced family! It's all so refreshing - and I couldn't be happier. ps. Kayeleigh & John got engaged!!! It's going to be a hectic 1.5 years, and I can't wait :) Love you both!!!