Dear Dylan...

Hi Dyl,

You and mommy are in Michigan right now visiting mommy's family. I can't begin to tell you how much I miss you guys. I was looking at some of your pictures tonight and just can't believe how much you've changed in not even eight months since you we're born. You're such a good looking boy and you are always so happy. I never knew how incomplete my life was until you were born, and now I'd hate to live without you.

I constantly worry about you; thinking that we got too lucky with such a perfect kid. Its so stressful being a parent. When mommy was pregnant with you I was always worried that something would go wrong, or that you'd be born with problems. When I was born I had to have pretty major surgery in order for me to be able to eat. I was worried you would be born with the same problems. But the worst we've dealt with is a cold. It's still scary knowing that there's only so much I can do to protect you.

You can compare it to someone who is really poor and suddenly wins millions of dollars. A lot of their problems are fixed because of the money, but now they live in fear of losing it.

It will only be about another month before you are walking. You're cousin Connor is already learning how to ride a bike, so you've got a lot of catching up to do. I can't wait until you are able to communicate with us better. Earlier today I called Mommy and she held her phone to your ear while I talked to you. Its hard to tell if you know its my voice or not, but I like to think that you know its me. I'm going to cry the first time you are able to say "Hi Daddy" back to me.

What else can I tell you? We still call you "Dyl" or "DP". Your Uncle Brandon calls you Dill Pickle. I think you'll always be "Baby Dylan" since you'll be the youngest kid in the family until Halle gets knocked up. It's ok though, my dad still calls me "Justababy."

Well, I love you and I hope you stay a sweet and innocent boy. It's going to be fun watching you grow up. Come home soon, I'm bored without you and Mommy.

posted by Daddy.