Loving the Unexpected

As any parent knows each day holds new, exciting, and unexpected wonders. Almost fourteen months ago I was facing a massive unknown, single-parenthood situation. It was a daunting and thrilling adventure that I knew would be the best thing I had done thus far in my life.

Taking home my precious little girl was amazing and exhausting, I had to take care of myself and an infant who I knew I loved more than life itself. Now it wasn't the easiest thing and sometimes I would wonder if there was a possibility that anyone would love me and my baby. That was the most important factor when thinking about whether or not I would ever date again, I had to know that my daughter was completely adored by any guy I allowed in my life. It wasn't enough for me to find a guy that cared for me and simply tolerated my daughter, I didn't want to give her a second-best daddy in her life. Thoughts like these would dance around in my head as I held my little treasure as she napped on my chest or when I was trying to finish another assignment for my college class before she demanded my undivided attention again.

Then one day an unexpected thing happened, I reconnected with an old friend. A guy that I had known years earlier began talking with me through Facebook. It's weird how things happen, especially after you resign yourself to the life you are currently living. The first time we hung out was perfect. He came in with nothing for me but a hug and a cute flower shaped rattle for Kai. Not only was I smitten but my little girl fell in love.

As I look back over the past eight months, I know that I found the perfect man for me and daddy for my little girl. I never expected to find somebody to complete our family, I wasn't even looking, but now I don't know how we ever got by without him. Each day as Kai grows and changes I know to look for the unexpected things that hold beauty and wonder. When she runs full speed into a hug or tries to do a somersault, there is nothing but beauty in all of her unexpected quirks!