The continuing education of a father

Four and a half hours ago I was putting my son to bed. It is only with the spit polished lenses of hindsight that I now know it was for the rest of the night – both hours that were left of it. About five minutes before I put him to bed, as he calmed down with his head on my shoulder, his grip slowly loosening on his blanket and his breathing becoming relaxed – I strangely felt like I could stand there forever. I am completely at a loss. I simply can’t describe what it felt like at that moment, having someone trust you so completely…

Give the gift of words.