Fellas,
They say that lightning doesn't strike twice in the same place.
That's true. But it almost did.
Nine years ago on tomorrow (Aug 9), the first bolt of lightning struck. You came to us. You came earlier than we expected. Actually, the doctor's said that you'd be here on August 18th. I remember when I first saw you. You were long and thin. Just like you are now. Before you were born...we had planned to name you Kyle, Jr or KJ. I wanted to name you after me. Then, I realized that you needed your own identity. It wasn't until I laid eyes on you that I told them that your name would be Deion. Your middle name would be Kyle. So, it worked out b/c my middle name is Deion. But your name fit who you are...and who you will become. I know that I had a life before you came but sometimes those memories become blurry b/c I know about the life that I have now. You made me a father. You are a gift from God. And I love you.
The second bolt of lightning would come a day short of 3 years later (August 8th). You came to us earlier than we expected as well. The doctor's said that you'd be here on August 18th. I had hoped that you'd be here on Deion's birthday. But you came at your pace...like you always do. You have your own identity and your own day. I remember holding you in the delivery room and thinking..."this is the biggest baby that I've ever seen." Mommy couldn't hold you b/c she fell asleep after you were born. I guess she was tired. Nevertheless, you look like her! You even have a round head like her. LOL. But you are who you are. You are Kameron. You made me a father. You are a gift from God. And I love you.
And tomorrow...we will party. We will party as hard as any 9 and 6 year old kid can party. I want you to enjoy yourselves. Let's have some fun. Happy Birthday to the both of you!
Love,
Daddy
i do not know what it is like to be a father, but i can bet that it is fantastic. i am an uncle now, and i can not wait until i can start making a difference in my niece's life
ReplyDeletehave fun at the party!!!
awwwwh this made me teary eyed
ReplyDeletesee Kylee Kyle we need more father's like you....
the love that you have for your babies is so evident.... i just love it!!
and stop talking about that babies head,lol
they are adorable, and that is a very cute little letter to them!
ReplyDeleteso, um, when should I expect my slice of cake??
Happy Birthday Deion and Kameron.
ReplyDeleteKyle, Ain't being a parent GRAND?. My hubby says it everyday there is nothing like being a dad to a wonderful boy, so that must be x's three for you.
Oh this was absolutely wonderful to read, 12k. Happy birthday boys and many wishes that you get every single toy your hearts desire. Candy and sweets too!
ReplyDeleteWonderful letter Kyle, you should save it for them.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the previous comment, we need more fathers like you who can express themselves in such an endearing way.
Keep it up and Happy Birthday to the little ones. They are beautiful!
Happy Birthdays to the 2 Chocolate drops! They are so handsome!
ReplyDeleteHey Brother!!
ReplyDeleteYour family is blessed to have you as the head of their household...their very own king of the castle....You are a great example to many of us in blogland...so I know you lead the way for your wife and 3 boys with that same love...committment...and goodness I'm so happy to have crossed paths with you Bro...and proud to call you my brother....You bring hope to many us waiting for God to send us our Kings of the Castle..and father of our children....Keep loving those boys like you do....and...each one of them will grow up to be a great man...just like you.
Prince Deion & Prince Kameron....HAPPY BIRTHDAY & may God bless you and keep you always....
ReplyDeleteAwww - look at that. Well, I hope you guys enjoy all the partying. And you know, I'm loving your dedication to fatherhood. We need more Black examples like you - keep it up!
ReplyDelete@ Stew
ReplyDeleteMannnnn, fatherhood is the greatest thing. I can't even put it into words. When that day comes for you my brother, your whole world will change. The way that you view the world will change. It is a blessing.
@ dreamy
Don't cry. LoL
I don't understand how dudes can turn their back on their kids. It makes no sense to me. But I'll save that for another post
Yes! He does have a round head! LOL
@ Jaded Santana
You know I gotcha covered. The cake will be in nyc by tuesday
@ The F$%K it List
It truly is! I love it. For those who don't have children, I can't wait for you to feel what I feel.
@ prettyparker
Thanks! I hope they don't eat too much candy. They'll be bouncing off the walls. LMAO
@ Kay C, The Quiet Storm
Thanks! I'm gonna let them read it later today.
I think there are a lotta fathers out there like me but there are a lotta deadbeats, too. I just don't understand em.
@ Ieisha
Thank yooooou!
@ keisha the kitten
Awwwwwwww! Thanks for those kinds words.
*clappin my hands*
Hercules
Hercules
Hercules
@ Darius
I appreciate it, bruh! I'm lookin forward to this party.
awwwwwwwww! the sweet cuties that are little 12kyles!!!! i hope you guys party until you pass out! happy day to the little guys!!!
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwwww, that was so beautiful Kyle (not to mention a little funny..."You even have a round head like her." Too cute...
ReplyDelete...send my birthday wishes to your handsome sons...
Kids are such a joy. I only have one son, four girls preceded him. I love those kids something awful, they can get me to do almost anything. In fact, I'm known in my house for NEVER taking unplanned days off, but on a whim I took off yesterday to accompany them and my wife to the zoo. They were estatic.
ReplyDeleteTell your boys HAPPY BIRTHDAY from the STL blog crew, I'm sure they will have a blast.
I nominate Kameron as my lil BF... so tell all them little first graders to step off...lol
ReplyDeleteThat's what it's all about brother!
ReplyDeleteI was fortunate to do it twice.
To have a daughter and then be with her when she had her son.
It's a beautiful thing, truly and I feel your joy.
this is sooooooo beautiful. fathers like u just tickle my heart.
ReplyDeleteGood post, got me misty eyed......
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your boys.....they are too cute.
the boys ae so lucky to have a father like you, i think you should printthis off and put in a car for them so they can look back on it and realize they have been loved from birth!
ReplyDeleteyou are such a wonderful man, i admire you...i honestly do!
Have fun and party like it's 1999!!! lol
happy birthday Deion and Kameron!
**card**
ReplyDeleteawww, happy birthday to your sons! they're adorable! and u are too for writing this for them.
ReplyDeleteand bless your heart for giving them normal names lol
omgggggggggggg!!! such cuties! so now i'm totally waiting for them to turn 18.
ReplyDeleteanywhoo, happy bday chaps!
-KB
p.s. more leos? we rule.
omgggggggggggg!!! such cuties! so now i'm totally waiting for them to turn 18.
ReplyDeleteanywhoo, happy bday chaps!
-KB
p.s. more leos? we rule.
@ PCD
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that we'll party until I pass out. I have a funny feeling that I'll be out before they will be out.
@ Beautifully.Conjured.Up
He really does have a round head. He looks more like Mrs12 than his brothers
Thanks for the wishes
@ Rich
Mannnn, I'm the same way! I rarely take unplanned days off. I'm sure that the kids loved it.
I'll definitely tell them
@ eb the celeb
Haaaaa! Too funny
@ Keith
I gotta question for you...do you spoil your grandchild??? LoL. I'm sure that I already know the answer!
@ ms.uncensored
ReplyDeleteConsider yourself tickled! LoL. Thanks
@ laughing808
Thank you!!!
@ Sexxy Luv
Awwwww! You're about to make a playa blush! Hahahaha. Thanks for those kind words
@ Kieya
Thanks! I really appreciate it
I like their names. It really fits them
@ karrie b.
I dunno what I'ma do with em when they turn 18
Awww!! Kyle you get the Daddy of the year award, thats so sweet !!
ReplyDeleteThis was sooo touching! I hope you print this out and frame it for them. In a few years they will really appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteThey are some cuties. If I was 6 I would holla! LMAO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEION AND KAMERON!!
This is incredibly sweet.
ReplyDeleteYour sons are beautiful and I hope they both have wonderful birthdays.
Say Bro- I dont mean to cuss on a topic/letter like this. But you the muthafuckin man fam.. Believe that. You can feel that love you got in very few words. The World needs fatherly fathers like yourself all throughout.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy. Enjoy them. Yall be blessed. Ya boy, -Q.
Oh!(and how could I forget)
ReplyDeleteTell the lil homies happy birthday!
@ Trish
ReplyDeleteThanks!! I'll wear the title with pride
@ ShellyShell
I think I will do that!
Lmao @ u for hollerin
@ Mika
Thanks! I appreciate your words.
@ -Q.
Haaaa! You know you can cuss over here, bruh. No problem.
Preciate the vibe, bruh.
Your sons are so handsome! And wow....they are blessed beyond belief to have you as a Father.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful is that...i can see you love your kids so much and that is just so great! I love mine too! They are adorable Kyle, and you are an excellent father...thank God for men like you! I thank God everyday for wonderful,responsible,loving men, who love and care for their children!
ReplyDeleteThank you. You are the best Dad ever! We love you too!
ReplyDeleteWe are waiting for you to get home so we can play your XBOX :-)
@ B
ReplyDeleteThanks! I appreciate those words. I am lucky to be blessed with 3 great little boys
@ Miz
I remember thinkin'..."I can't wait until they get older."
Now...I marvel at how much time has flown by.
@ Batman and Robin
ReplyDelete(aka Deion and Kameron)
Daddy loves you! You are the best
@ Batman and Robin
ReplyDelete(aka Deion and Kameron)
Daddy loves you! You are the best
TELL THEM I SAID HAPPY BDAY!!! THEY ARE SSOOOOO CUTE... THE LIL ONE WITH HIS KOOLAID SMILE!!!!! LMAO
ReplyDeletethey are the cutest, I hope they party hard!
ReplyDelete@ Flyyest
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Yes! He does have a Kool-Aid smile. He's a lil jokester
@ Ms. Jones
They did party hard! I'm worn out. I need a day off. Lmao!!!
happy b'day 2 my cyber-nephews.
ReplyDeleteauntie loves yall !
also
do fedEx me some cake
thanks
-1-
wow, you have two beautiful boys. I know that they will make you proud as you already are. Remember that it takes a real man to be a daddy.....so you are not just there father , YOU ARE THERE DADDY!!
ReplyDeleteStay sweet!
Beautiful! Oh they are so lovely! As the mother of 4, I can say it is a joy! An experience that I am glad I did not miss out on!
ReplyDeleteI hear you are indeed a lovely man as well! You must be, to have such a beautiful and thriving family.
Continued peace and blessings to you and your family.
lolol-To Answer your question...YES
ReplyDeleteINDEED..I spoil my grandson to death...but then again, I spoiled his mother too, when she was a little girl. (My wife would say that I still spoil her and she's 27
now.-lolol..but you know that that's not true...wink-wink)-lolol.
@ -1-
ReplyDeleteThank you soooo much, lil sis
Welcome back!!! You have been missed!
@ kin'shar
Welcome to the 12th Planet. Make sure that you come back. We have a good time over here. We're here every day...hangin' out like wet clothes.
Thank you for the kind words
@ Lovebabz
Thanks for the words. I really do appreciate it.
@ Keith
LMAO @ you!!! I knew what your answer was gonna be!! LOL
Awwwww. That was a sweet post. Yes, little ones will STEAL your heart and I agree, I don't see how anyone can turn their back on their own. Hope your young men had a wonderful birthday weekend!
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