Mothers Day!

Wikipedia defines Mother as a biological and/or social female parent of an offspring. Sound so sterile and robotic, doesn't it? Today, I pause to celebrate the two most important women in my life: Mallika and Heather. One gave life to me, and the other created life of my own.

I miss my mother. I wish she lived closer and not thousands of miles away. I wish I could kiss her good night. Sometimes I wish I could lay my head on her shoulders and just be. Happy mother’s day Mallika. I love you!

Becoming a parent opens up a brand new universe of awareness and admiration. I marvel at how Heather is Lucca’s rock. She was always my pillar of strength, but now she seamlessly supports two. She is encouraging and understanding with me just as much as she is caring and patient with Lucca. I couldn’t ask for a better wife. Lucca couldn’t have a better mother. We are both her kids. Lucca and I love you so much. Happy Mother’s Day Heather!

The following series of phone pix messages sent by "Momma P", brilliantly captures Lucca’s journey since his birth. These grainy 2 inch images have given me ten thousand watts of inspiration during an exceptionally challenging day at work or at hour #10 on a long training ride. Hope you enjoy seeing them as well.

(09-16-2008) - My two boys (Lucca - one day old)

(11-15-2008) - [no subject]

(12-02-2008) - Love you papa! (12-04-2008) - We love you!(12-05-2008) - I'm saving all my energy to play with you! (01-08-2009) - We love you!

(01-10-2009) - Go daddy go!

(01-13-2009) - [no subject]

(01-16-2009) - We cant wait for you to be home

(01-28-2009) - Happy hump day!

(01-29-2009) - Sorry i was such a pill this morning

(01-31-2009) - [no subject]

(02-01-2009) - Huge hit!

(02-04-2009) - Check out my blog

(02-04-2009) - Our little angel

(02-05-2009) - [no subject]

(02-08-2009) - Rad dude

(02-19-2009) - Love you!

(02-19-2009) - Love you!

(03-06-2009) - Hurry home papa