Looking back on last year, I am grateful for two life-changing moments that allowed me to open up even more, talk about my feelings and emotions, be completely honest, and become the man I am today. These two moments were becoming a father and writing for Daddy Diaries. 

Becoming a dad was one of the best things to have happened to me last year. I have enjoyed each bit of it, even the bits I’ve not enjoyed because they all brought me to this point. I’ve seen my daughter grow up and become a very close baby version of me, basically she’s my baby twin! 

I’ve dealt with hard and indifferent times. But Daddy Diaries has been my outlet, my support, my listener to all that I want to say. It’s been my way to directly update and inspire others in equal measure. I am in awe that God gave me the chance through my daughter Lily and through Yomi, to express myself as a man and as a father to anyone who wants to hear. This wonderful blog creation has allowed me to be at ease with myself and how I am as a dad. 

And just like I look at Lily with pride every day, I look at what Daddy Diaries has done since its inception. It has grown up and matured into such an open discussion forum for dads and future dads. It has achieved so much in such a short time. Lily and Daddy Diaries have given me nothing but happy memories and a sense of prideful excitement for their futures! 

Happy 1st Birthday to Daddy Diaries and to my daughter Lily!