Journaling Reads:
My mother used to like telling me the story of how when I was a baby, I'd sit there any stare at my hands for hours. She said that I was a very self-sufficient baby, didn't need a lot of attention.

Maybe it's because I've worked since the day you were born, maybe you were just born this way. Either way, you've always been the same kind of kid. You used to take all of your toys and bring them next to me and play while I worked.

A few weeks ago, we were invited to your dad's cousin's wedding and I completely forgot to bring any toys or crayons to keep you busy. Thankfully, Daddy's mom had bought you a pack of little cars. Those four cars, and the package they came in, entertained you for the full two hours. You didn't scream or have a tantrum once. You didn't even make a sound. You just played with your cars, quietly and made me so very proud for having you as my son.

I think being self-sufficient and easily-entertained are two important skills, David, and I am thrilled that you have successfully mastered both. – June 23, 2007.