Billy's take

What's up, blogland. I'm not sure how to address the readers, so there it is.
1 beautiful wife, 3 wonderful boys, what else do I need? A little girl. Actually, I technically don't need a daughter, but I am extremely excited about the concept. My friend Jeff Nance went all goofy when they sang "Butterfly Kisses" at church one Fathers day. He said I didn't understand yet, but when I have a daughter, it will make sense. Well, hopefully in 2010, I will experience that feeling.
I guess it's different with boys. We're into the chest bumping, UFC moves, using the bathroom outside and I have heard at least 28,954 times, "Dad, you want to go play catch?" Not that girls can't catch, but obviously there are differences. Me and the fellas have had the run of the house and soon that will change. Longer lines at the bathroom door, the whole waiting on a woman thing and pink camoflauge? It should be an eye opener.
Some say, she will have me wrapped around her finger. I say, it will be no different than the boys. We'll see. I may be just as wrong as "they" are, whoever "they" are. My kids are my kids and I wouldn't trade them for any other kids regardless of the many times I've told them I would. Just kidding, I have never told them, audibly. Seriously, just kidding. I'm sure people think my boys are spoiled and they have me under control. That's what we do, invest (spoil) in our kids.
I wonder if she will look like me or Melissa? Yes, I know we're adopting from Ethiopia, but I can still laugh at my own thoughts. She, of course, will be the most precious little girl. God has a plan and I am enjoying every bit of it. I can enjoy it because Melissa is doing most of the work. You women will say that is always the case, but I do have my moments. I'd say I put in about 20% effort to her 80% as you can tell from this blog. I do more, but nobody believes it. That's just on the outside, on the inside, I am just as excited. I just more reserved.
Well, there are my thoughts for the moment. I'm sure I'll have more later.