Dad: The transition was fast tonight, about 3 minutes from appearing in my work clothes to when she walked out in her trail running gear... a kiss made the handoff complete. Warned they were tired, I hustled warm bottles to their little hands... after whisking Abe then Koh off the diaper station. Abe cried first, then fizzled so fast in my arms... what was different, being in my arms? Nice. So quickly to calm, and that was just me. I lay him softly to bed, letting go so gently... he was out like a light... you mean I'm done, all with no fight? I've never seen him so, still on his back, exactly as I let go. Breathing, breathing... cool, he's alive.
Koh started next, crying for Dad... OK here I come, boy am I glad. Quiet all at once, just as I lifted... what a great Dad, maybe I'm gifted. He faded to sleep this one so slowly... wide awake at first wiggle wiggle a bit... then the slow fade, oh what a site... eyes in my arms, eyes setting sun. He seems so calm, like he likes what's goin' on. Maybe he wants me to hold him some more, so I did so I did, one more lap in the hall. Walking slowly now, my eyes on his, I don't want to stop, this is nice let it last. One more lap in the hall I like what I feel. Asleep in my arms, so simple, very nice. Down in the crib, out with no whimper. Darn, am I done? I'll be back, my son.
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