A poem My wife wrote about Richie

Today, my wife (Julie) shared a poem that she wrote about Richie on 12/24/04 when Richie was just 18 months old, here is her poem:

RICHIE COOPER

This little boy who came to be
On April fourteenth, two thousand three
Has changed our lives so drastically
Oh what a gift from God is he!

The joy he brings to each new day
Can’t be surpassed in any way
Words are not enough to say
What gratitude cannot repay.

Each precious moment that he breathes
Is loved more than the one that leaves
For every hug that he receives
Contains more love than he conceives.

His smiles and laughter brings such cheer
To everyone who he comes near
May God bless this one so dear
As Richie grows through each new year.

I need to grow some hair

Well, here is one day before Richie's birthday. We are going to get 3 year old pictures made, and enjoy the mall, oh boy! But anytime I can spend a day with the boy is a good one.

This morning Richie came and woke Julie and I up, got in bed with us and tried to take some hair from my arm and put it on my head. I asked him about it and he said you don't have hair and I do. So we're not totally alike. So I guess I better grow some hair for the boy.

Chip Off the Old Block

Richie is definitely very much like his daddy. Some good some bad. He has his momma's gentle spirit, and genuinely cares for other people. He has my swagger and flair for the dramatic when neccessary.

His wit and intellect is really beyond his years, and he will definitely give me years of grief about many things.

Lately, Richie and I were talking and I asked him Richie, do you like girls, and he thought about it for a second and he said no Daddy, they like me! What dad doesn't want to hear his son say that. He really is a chip off the old block, and I am really proud to be his daddy.

Very observant

Man my little dude continues to impress me. Last week, we were hanging out watching TV, and Richie says hey daddy you have fur on your bottom, which I couldn't help but laugh about. Then I had to ask him where did it come from, and he said it fell outta my head. What a hoot he is!