My sweet William

I fell in love with William Kerns the first time I laid eyes on him, as he, only minutes old, was brought squalling into the nursery, so pink and so perfect. Maybe he sensed my enthrallment early on, because he has always taken as much delight in my company as I do in his.

Last week I went to Caroline's first birthday party. William and a little friend were seated at a small table eating ice cream and cake, while I sat close by, taking pictures of Caroline, and listening to the children's conversation.

The little girl pointed to a young man in the room, and informed William,"That's my Daddy over there."

William nodded, continuing to eat his ice cream, then said,"And that's MY Daddy right there!" pointing to Patrick. Then he gestured to me and said,"And that's my Ellen."

And as they say in the Mastercard commercials, PRICELESS.