Tax Day

Today, of course, is significant to every tax paying citizen as the day that personal tax returns are due. Of course, this day has special significance for me as Caleb is two weeks old today. 14 days. It seems like a lifetime ago that our world was turned upside down by Caleb's arrival.

When I first found out that Caleb was due on April 13, I would say that he had to wait until after today. As a tax professional, this is a busy time of year for me and I was just sure that Caleb could not come early. Of course, Caleb had other ideas, and to tell you the truth, it really did not make a difference. Once Caleb arrived, my mind did not even really enter the work world until this past week. Of course, everything got done, even in my absence.

Caleb's arrival has rewarded us in so many ways that are intangible. But let's not lie about it...there are tangible benefits related to Caleb's arrival, not the least of which is the child tax credit for which we will now qualify. Though we won't see that benefit until we file this year's tax return next April, we had to honor the day with this onesie we found. It seems especially appropriate considering Dad's profession.