Happy one month birthday Ashlyn!
In this installment, I want to share eleven things that I've learned in my first month of being a father. You'll have to forgive me if any of the following sounds like a Hallmark card. It's hard to do this kind of thing without coming across a little on the cheesy side.
- The mother is everything to the child, the father is just a curiosity. You can't let it bother you though, mom needs a husband more than the kid needs a father. Later, dad is going to be needed too.
- If she smiles, you can bet she's not smiling at you. That's ok, it's still beautiful to see.
- You can never hold her too much.
- She may be a girl, but that doesn't mean you can let your guard down when changing diapers.
- Your definition of a "lifetime supply" of baby wipes will quickly change.
- It's amazing how many people will share in the joy of your child, even if you've never met them.
- I'm not sure if you can truly appreciate your parents, especially your mother, until you you're a parent too.
- You can look at the same picture on your office desk 50 times a day, and never get tired of it.
- Sleep is over-rated.
- If you thought your wife was strong before, wait until you see her as a mother.
- It's possible for someone to enter your life and immediately change everything about it. She'll take away your time, make you cry in frustration, keep you from sleeping, and make your entire day revolve around her. She'll do it without asking, and she won't give you the slightest thanks for it. Despite this, it's possible to love her in a way that you never thought possible. Every second, of every day.
Thanks again to everyone who's supported us over the past month. It means more to Heather, Ashlyn, and myself than words can say.
