Remembering the boy and becoming a grandfather

I got a glimpse in the mirror today and although i am older today than yesteryear i got a look at the boy i use to be. a time when my parents were alive and what their love really ment to me. I hope and pray that my kids feel that way about me. They are my everything, my best friends. What i have learned from them is everything. I started out like all fathers with no experience at all, flying by the seat of my pants. The restless nights, the worrying when they were sick, watching them sleep at night and wondering why they stopped breathing for a second. They always seemed to be teaching me to do the right thing even when it was wrong, they alway looked at me as if i knew what i was doing even when i had no clue. My kids are older now and lead their own lives, the days of watching every-move they make are over. I'm sad, not because i don't have that control anymore but more so that i feel like I'm gonna miss something important in their lives. My daughter Charlotte is having a baby, It wasn't long ago i had to let go and give her to the next man in her life, he is now the one that watches over her, the one that she shares things with that are important and as a father that might be the hardest thing to let go of. My daughter is a beautiful person inside and out, she has a way of making any day better. When she met Adam i guess i had every reason not to like the kid, I mean who was this guy that wanted to come in between me and my daughter and demanding all this attention that i use to get. The thing is i couldn't find one thing about him i didn't like and as much as i wanted him to go away, all i can say is I'm glad he stayed. I love this guy like my son he is a wonderful caring person and Charlotte is a lucky girl to have found him. To Adam and Charlotte thanks for reminding me of the boy i use to be and the grandfather i soon will be. My heart is full of excitement and love for the both of you. May God bless you both with what i have experienced being your father Charlotte. your the love of my life.