on this day twelve years ago

on this day twelve years ago a girl entered my life who i was entirely unprepared for but on whom (for me) the sun rises and sets. i still vividly recall the moment when our family doctor "rick" as i know him ( a cyclist, advocate for a local marshland, wears duck boots into the birthing room) said "hey, we've got a baby girl" . . . and i was so thrilled, so deeply thrilled i almost cried. but i didn't, because at that moment he gave her to me to give to my wife. it was a stunning rich magical massive momentous deep moment. i had never had a sister. i grew up with the mystery of girls and women and here was one thrust into my arms for whom i would be "daddy", "dad", and eventually steven. always there. always caring and loving. easily wrapped around the finger of her wishes and dreams.
in my life i have been blessed with two sons and a daughter. each a unique, amazing person in their own right. today is my daughter alexia (lexi's) day. happy birthday sweet girlchild of mine and thankyou for all that you are.