I am a lucky dad.
I have the two greatest boys in the world. I have an amazing wonderful wife, who is also my partner and friend.
And I’ve learned some amazing lessons about how to be a great dad from my own dad.
My mom is an amazing support and full of grace.
Our entire family supports us, helps us and encourages us along the way.
And each one of them make me look good.
Yup, I’m a lucky dad.
Once or twice a week I get to spend the whole day with my boys – just me and my boys.
At times these days have been full on stress, as I’ve tried to get other things done while watching them – I’ve learned however to just put my task list aside, focus on them a things will go a lot smoother for everyone’s concerned.
Well let’s see if I can type this out before afternoon naptime comes to an end.
Continue reading Adventures in Fatherhood: The daddy routine
Our boys are officially two months old!
It’s hard to believe it was two months ago (Oct. 21 at 2:36 p.m.) that we were welcoming them into the world. They’ve grown and changed so much since then… it’s been a tiring two months but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Continue reading Adventures in Fatherhood: Our boys are two months old!
So after a rough week for My Life and the boys at home, I told Laurie to take an Ambien tonight and let me handle the night time feedings.
She gladly accepted, with the condition that I would go to bed once she wakes up in the morning and sleep as long as possible during the day tomorrow.
Are we crazy? Probably, but I figured I’d let you in on the fun tonight by live-blogging as we go.
Continue reading Adventures in Fatherhood – Live blogging tonight
Laurie’s been sharing a great Q&A over on her blog through most of the pregnancy… thought I should share my answers as well (although the questions don’t all fit an expectant dad as well as they do an expectant mom).
How Far Along: Less than 80 hours to go
Total Weight Gained/Loss: 10-15 pounds… although I’ve started watching what I’m eating again and I’ve lost 7 or 8 pounds in the last few weeks… so a net gain of 4-7 as of today.
Sleep: No real changes for me.
Best Moment of the Week: seeing Laurie get excited as we countdown the days and hours till the boys arrive.
Movement: Laurie says they’re still moving fairly regularly but not as much as before. It’s amazing to feel them move and squirm from time to time — especially when you can feel something recognizable like a foot, hand or a knee.
Food Craving: Chinese food and Mexican food.
Labor Signs: We haven’t worked out our signals yet… but I’m keeping my phone near me at all times just in case. Luckily unless something changes drastically in the next 70 hours or so we won’t be making any rush trips in the middle of the night to the hospital.
Belly Button: Mine hasn’t changed in the last 31 years or so that I can tell.
Stretch Marks: Those appeared in college when I took on my “freshman 50.”
Wedding rings: It’s scuffed up and scratched up but still fits like it did the day we bought it.
What I miss: Walks at night with Laurie and her being able to go where she wants with me.
What I’m looking forward to: Getting to meet my baby boys in less than 4 days!
Other NEW news this week: My co-workers threw me a surprise baby shower this past week. It was very sweet to have everyone there and their presence (and gifts of diapers and wipes) were so greatly appreciated!
