There is an event in my life that I haven't really mentioned to anyone here on DeviantArt yet. I don't know why I havent really posted anything on here in regards to it. I guess I tend to keep this place for Photography/Art related subjects. Though my feelings why not, I have something to be proud of and happy about and why not spread it around and let others know.

My girlfriend and I who we have plans on getting married had found out back in June two days before Father's Day that she is pregnant. The news was kind of a numbing shock at first to us. It is something we wanted to have between us just a little later down the line, but one thing I've learned about life is that it absolutely doesn't matter what your plans are for it that something is bound to get changed. We are totally embracing the idea of having a child together and happy about doing so. Our plans of marriage have been in place before knowledge of her pregnancy but now we've decided to step the pace up on things.

My concern was how and when I should tell my parents. I was wondering should we wait, tell them now etc. The best thought I have was to let them know now, get their reaction and go from there. Surpisingly things went real smooth. I think at first it didn't even register then more conversation went along and it was discussed and accepted. I decided since Father's Day was 2 days away I wanted to let them know then. I couldn't think up what to get my Dad as a gift so I decided on writing a letter. Below is what I wanted to tell him about my feelings and to give them the news of Naomi and I having a child.

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Dad,

On this Father's Day I wanted to express to you how much you mean to me. Over the years I have looked up to you for advice, guidance, and acceptance. Though there are times I have gone my own direction I have always listened to what you've told me and respected you. I find myself becoming more like you in various ways these days with how I look, talk, and act. This isn’t a bad thing by any means since you are my role model and I only wish to strive to be at least half the person, man, and father you are. I only hope that I can become these things myself a good person, a good man, and a good father. I love you very much Dad. The only thing else I can think of to tell you that hopefully will make your accomplishments in life more Grand is to let you know I am becoming a Father myself and you a Grandfather.

Love your son,
Larry Jr.

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This had end up being a very touching moment between my Father and I which made me happy and my Mother was also deeply moved by my words. I think why things initially didn't register at first about the pregnancy was the last line of the letter didn't get read correctly partially due to everyone being teary eyed. It was a little later when Dad read it again that it soaked in and my Mom had did a doubletake and asking what he meant.

To continue the news of this journal entry it was three months later in September when Naomi and I found out that it is a boy that we will be having. I am definately excited about this having a son of my own. Naomi has a 9 year old boy and a 3 year that her and the 2 of them have been living in my home with me for the last year. I've opened my home and my arms to embrace them. I have come to love all 3 of them dearly and happy they are in my lives and definately looking forward to the addition of my own Son that is coming to our little family. Below is the ultrasound photo when we found out about the sex of our child.

As a note from the first time I saw him the size of a peanut and the heartbeat flickering wildly on the screen to the first time he started taking shape as a little person and moving around in live action gets makes me choked up inside and brings me to tears of joy and excitement. I can only imagine how it makes me feel now just to think what I'll feel when I hold him in my arms and looking over into the eyes of the woman who help give me this little boy.

Thank you for your time in reading this and letting me pour out some thoughts.