I really depend on my ability to communicate. When all else fails, it’s one thing I know I can do. I can talk. I can write.

However, when it comes to putting to words how I feel about a certain someone, they fail me. I find myself repeating the same, inadequate words over and over. “You’re so cute and I love you so much” I say.

But does that capture the fact that he is wordlessly, absolutely, life-alteringly wonderful? That I melt when I look at him? That my heart fills up with rainbow confetti and explodes glitter?!

I know what you’re thinking: rainbow confetti and glitter? That crossed the line, Korey. And you’re right. But I don’t have the words. I just lack the words to express how he makes me feel. “Love” feels trite and inadequate.

And it doesn’t hurt that he’s so darn CUTE.

But he is also a creature of pure love and joy. He makes so many people happy. He is so curious and excited about his world. His enthusiasm is absolutely contagious.

I just don’t know how to tell you how I feel about him, or how excited I am to watch him grow and learn, and to show him the world.

Sometimes I look at him, and I have the urge to laugh or cry just to think that I was somehow involved in bringing this perfect creature into the world. (I know there is much more at work here than I could ever possibly take credit for.) I am grateful, astounded even, that I get the honor of guiding him on this crazy, beautiful journey that is life.

And to think, he has this effect on me without having the ability to speak

one

single

word.