The First of many Father's Days...

We celebrated the first Father's Day this past Sunday. Though you didn't know what was going on, Daddy was really happy to celebrate this day with you. Since you were born, you always preferred Mommy over Daddy but it doesn't really matter because you are the best thing that has happened to me. I just want to take this time to tell you how significant you are to Daddy.

When we were thinking of a Chinese name for you, we decided on a name that means "healing light." Your grandparents didn't think that it sounded that good but I insisted. Why, you may ask? Well, Lucas means "light." Meaning that you are someone that lights up our lives. You have unlocked deep stores of love that I never knew existed. When I look at you, my heart melts because of how radiant you are. You are always so happy and willing to spend so much time with us. You are also the light that shows me how I still need to improve as a person and, more importantly, as your Dad.

Now, what about the healing part? Well, you may want to read this first before you read on. You are a huge part of my continual healing. How I interact with you as your Dad slowly seals up the wounds that I had because of all the Daddy things that I never had that growing up. You may wonder why I get so excited when I see you or why I try to wave your mom away because I want to love you the way that I know how to...the way that I wanted to be loved. I know that you are totally unaware of what's going on and you usually see me as an obstacle that you have to overcome to get to Mommy but, I love you, son, and your presence in my life has already made such an impact on my life.

So with this, I want to celebrate you, Lucas, for making Father's Day a day of meaning, purpose and life. Thank you!

Love,
Daddy Lim

Viva Las Vegas

We took our first family trip (which will be the first of many) to Las Vegas this past weekend to celebrate Mommy and Daddy's 6 year wedding anniversary. What fun you had everywhere...especially the buffets! We would keep scooping food onto your food tray to buy us some time to eat and you readily ate up the rice pilaf, baby corn, fruits, and other veggies. You probably ate three times more than your normal food intake. But hey, if we adults can stuff ourselves, why can't you, right? Don't worry, we had so much fun, we will be back soon!

First Haircut

You finally got your hair cut today. Your first haircut. Mommy was a little heartbroken since your hair is so fine and well, a haircut means that you are growing up. But it's been hot and really, as much as we like your rock star locks, it was just getting in your eyes, covering your ears, and hanging in sweaty strands. How in the world are we supposed to cut your hair when you won't even sit still for 3 seconds? The solution? Go to a place where they cut kids' hair, where there are not boring barber's chairs, rather a little toy car. A place where Thomas the Train is playing right in front of your face. A place where the hair gel smells like cookie dough! (Really!) Mommy was armed with your favorite snacks and boom, within 15 minutes (and $18.95 less), you went from this:

a snip here, a snip there, a little TV to distract you...

to this:

Hi Handsome!