Dear Lincoln and Carver,

For the past couple of days I’ve been seen stuff on Paternity Leave. Yesterday, while reading the Economist, I saw an ad from a company talking about Paternity leave and a father trying to “have it all.” Today, I saw an ad on Facebook for a petition to sign for Congress about paid having paid leave for new fathers.

I hope when it’s your time to have children that we are more cognizant that fathers also need some time with their babies. Both of you are very lucky in that daddy currently works from home and you get to see him often. I think it really does make a difference in your relationship with him in the future. I also know that he aches to see you if he doesn’t get to see you during the day. However, in order for us to have paid paternity leave, we need a cultural shift. I’m hoping this shift will happen in your lifetime so that you can enjoy some time with your children as much as we enjoy our time with you.