Dear Chase -
Did I ever tell you about the first time you made me laugh? It was about an hour and a half after you were born - maybe a little longer. Everyone had finally left, and Daddy had stepped out of the hospital room. Maybe he left to walk everyone out. Maybe he went to get some food; I don't really remember.
It was the first time after you were born that we were alone, just you and me. I was holding you while you were sleeping. I looked at you and said "Hello, little man." As I spoke, I exhaled, and when my breathe hit your face your little eyebrows raised up. It was so cute and sweet and made me laugh. So I blew gently on your face a few more times, and each time, your little eyebrows rose up.
It was a moment that took less than a minute, and one that may seem insignificant. But it was one of the first times you reacted to me, and one of the first times I got to glimpse the personality of the "little man" you'd grow to be.
No one saw that moment but me. It's a moment I will remember forever. Who knew then how many times over the years you would continue to make me laugh and smile.
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