Astonishing is an understatement.

So Drew and I attended his swimming class again on monday last week (which he doesn't really care for), and after the class ends, we usually hit up the hot tub and then play in the kids area where Drew slides down the slides a little. We had been to many classes, this is actually our second year of swimming lessons.

There was something different about this time though. First off, Drew wanted to walk from the car to the building, and he held my hand across the parking lot. When we got inside, he lead me to the elevator, and said "downstairs". One thing after another, Drew was turning into a big boy, right before my eyes. I normally would not be so shocked by this, because he does typically add something new to his big boy arsenal on a weekly basis. Today was just different, and completely amazing to me as a dad. Shortly after we were done playing, I took him in for a shower, where he made sure that I washed my hair too.

Being such a proud daddy that night, I offered to get us some ice cream. Unfortunately, I had left my wallet in the car, so I had to explain this to Drew, and was expecting a complete breakdown ( at 7:00 at night, he is a tired little man). Was I ever wrong. He followed me out to the car, and helped me get my wallet. We came back to the building, and when we got inside, he played games with me all the way to the elevator and downstairs to the ice cream shop. I picked him up, and we looked at all the different flavors, but we both knew what we wanted.....chocolate. I paid the cashier, and she handed the cup to Drew, and he looked at me and said " Thank you".

I love being a father, and as much as I struggle with events and decisions, one thing will always be a constant. Nothing will ever make me happier, than all the little things that my family provides for me everyday.