Chris Pratt plants kiss on his 'beautiful boy' Jack after sharing touching story of his child's difficult first month in intensive care
He admitted at a speech on Friday that none of the amazing career opportunities he's had compares to 'being somebody’s daddy.'
And Chris Pratt showed his love for he and wife Anna Faris' two-year-old son Jack on a family lunch outing in Los Angeles on Sunday.
The 35-year-old actor planted a kiss on the little boy’s cheek, whom he cradled in his strong arms on their way into Tam O'Shanter restaurant.
Doting dad: Chris Pratt showed his love for he and wife Anna Faris' two-year-old son Jack on a family lunch outing in Los Angeles on Sunday
The Guardians Of The Galaxy star showed off his holiday spirit in a royal blue sweater featuring winter themed designs, paired with beige trousers and brown lace-up shoes.
Anna, 38, wore a blue and green plaid button-up blouse with blue jeans and knee-high black boots.
She carried a large black puffer jacket and a green tote bag emblazoned with Jack Pratt, perhaps containing the little boy’s essentials.
Touching: Chris shared the story of his son’s premature birth in a speech he gave at the March of Dimes Celebration of Babies event in Beverly Hills on Friday
Jack appeared festive in a colourful blue, green, and red sweater over a plaid shirt with grey trousers and bright blue sneakers.
Meanwhile, Chris shared the story of his son’s premature birth in a touching speech he gave at the March of Dimes Celebration of Babies event in Beverly Hills on Friday.
Jack was born in August 2012, weighing in at three pounds and 12 ounces, after which he had to spend about a month in the NICU (neonatal intensive-care unit).
Proud father: The 35-year-old actor cradled Jack in his strong arms on their way into Tam O'Shanter restaurant
Precious cargo: Anna carried a large black puffer jacket and a green tote back emblazoned with Jack Pratt, perhaps containing the little boy’s essentials
‘That’s a decent-sized bass,’ the Parks And Recreation star said of his son’s size. ‘Very small for a human.’
He and Anna were told their son may have special needs and require corrective surgery in his eyes.
Chris visited his son in the NICU one day, and recalled, ‘I made promises in that moment about what kind of dad I wanted to be, and I just prayed that he'd live long enough that I could keep them.’
Styling at a young age: Jack appeared festive in a colourful blue, green, and red sweater over a plaid shirt with grey trousers and bright blue sneakers
He added: ‘Our Jack went from a small, helpless little squirt to a strong, smart, happy, funny, beautiful boy who loves monster trucks and Daniel Tiger, and, believe it or not, loves vegetables.
'Broccoli and cherry tomatoes are his favourite foods.’
Chris gushed about the joys of fatherhood.
‘I've done all kinds of cool things as an actor — I've jumped out of helicopters and done some daring stunts and played baseball in a professional stadium, but none of it means anything compared to being somebody's daddy.’
Trendy: The Guardians Of The Galaxy star showed off his holiday spirit in a royal blue sweater featuring winter themed designs, paired with beige trousers and brown lace-up shoes
Casual chic: Anna, 38, wore a blue and green plaid button-up blouse with blue jeans and knee-high black boots
The father-of-one marvelled at the miracles of modern medicine.
‘None of what we went through would be as easy even 10 years ago,’ he said.
The balance between life and death in the NICU is ‘tipping towards life by cutting-edge medicines, much of which is a direct result of this wonderful organization, the March of Dimes.’
Fragile beginnings: Jack was born in August 2012, weighing in at three pounds and 12 ounces, after which he had to spend about a month in the NICU (neonatal intensive-care unit)
Proud parents: Chris shared this snap on Thanksgiving day, writing, '#HappyThankgiving #12thMan'
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