While Siena is usually the topic of my recent blogs, this time she is only part of the story. You see, while her growing up is on par with what the books say should be happening, she isn't the person in the house who has grown the most. No, that honor goes to my amazing wife.
Lisa has become a wonderful mother. Her transition from career driven executive to mom has been something to see. I know most people say that being a mom is something innately found in women, their “true calling”. I don’t really think that is so true. You can’t argue that their bodies adjust to the experience and know what to do, but their minds and ambitions are something else. It is here that the self sacrifice really occurs and it is here that I have seen Lisa flourish.
I had absolutely no idea how we would do as parents when we found out Siena was on her way. We lived a pretty full life and it appeared that might require a little adjustment. Not too surprising, that was accurate, we needed to adjust our lifestyle a little (understatement here) to give Siena the lifestyle she needs. As a matter of fact, we are still adjusting as we go. Thankfully for me, Siena and Bella, we have Lisa to help keep us on course. She keeps it all together for us.
I watch Siena every day and every day I see more of her mom in her in everything she does. The way she sleeps, the things that make her smile and the things that make her unhappy. She smiles at me when I come through door no matter how her day has gone; she likes to cuddle and loves her Bella. She is pretty, likes to wear multiple outfits in a day and has a lot of shoes. She is mommy’s little girl and is everything I love in my wife.
Lisa was amazing before Siena, now she is simply sensational and I can see it takes a lot to do what she does every day. The sacrifice and commitment she is giving to Siena has made Siena a happy, well adjusted baby (I know the difference, the other kind sat behind me on my flight tonight). I can also see that toughest part of it all is that Siena won’t say thank you and appreciate what Lisa is doing to give her a good start in life for about 20 years or so. The other challenge for me is that she hasn’t said mommy yet. I am really looking forward to that because something tells me that will be a pretty special moment.
For me, Lisa is the balance and reality check that keeps me sane. For Bella she’s a good walk, a warm bath and a lot of love to keep a tail wagging. We are a family now, in a different sort of way than we have ever been before. There is a special warmth and love that I miss when I travel but know is always waiting for me when I come home. So on behalf of Siena and Bella, I want to say thank you my love, my wife and the person who makes it all come together. It’s a new adventure and I can’t think of anyone I would rather be doing it with. I love you. ---- Dave
