Hey Xenia,… today, as it got near your bed time, I held you to my chest and smelt your warm body, the nape of your neck.. your hair. You wrapped your little arms around my neck and said “good night daddy”..

We went to your room, we said good night to Drago the dragon that protects your window for me every day and night. You smiled at Drago and pointed to him with certainty.

We proceeded to say good night to all the creatures on your bedroom walls. The planets, the stars, the spirals, and last of all Humpty Dumpty sitting precariously on his wall.

I kissed you on your face one last time, and slid you into your cot. You reached for your bear, and tucked your knees under your chest. I pulled the blanket over you, and the last thing I saw was you sucking your dummy slowly, knowing you are half way to Neverland.

Good night my Princess.