Daddy Dearest
Well, it's been my first month as a father and all I can say is ... wheeeeeew.I never knew it would be so tiring. I mean, people warned us and we thought we were prepared. But babies apparently need constant attention. Moriah won't even read the Entertainment Weekly I leave in her bassinet. And don't even get me started on the Xbox controller I taped into her hands. It's going to take hours of soaking to get all the formula off of that thing.
I originally thought I was the lucky one when Cat decided to go back to work to give me the time to stay home with Moriah and work on my education.
HA!
I know now it was a ruse to give me more diaper duty (or is that "doodie"). I can remember her very first diaper change in the hospital. Cat was resting after labor and the nurses were out and about, so there were no witnesses. But I swear by all that is holy that the black, tar like "skin of evil" from episode 22 of Star trek: The Next Generation invaded her diaper. "You may have gotten Tasha, but you'll not have me!" the nurses later mentioned overhearing.
But all the diaper changes, sleepless nights, diaper changes, 3am feedings, diaper changes and excessive puked on laundry are all worth it. Just looking into those big, bright eyes fills me with a sense of peace and love that is unimaginable.
That and the squinty grunt faces when she's got "chocolate thunder down under" a brewin'.
posted by InkTank at
12:22 AM
25 Comments:
Heh - welcome to Daddy-hood. I changed both my kids first diapers and have met the black tarry Nemesis. Believe it or not, you will eventually start to pray for their first solid BM.
yup that little one just reached into your chest, pulled out your heart and put it in her back pocket. :)
I got 2 kids myself. of course now they're 11 and 14 but I still remember those days.
yeah.... when you get those "runny weeks" ... you'll be saying to yourself "Oh, how i miss those hard little nuggets of black death... " .... there's very few things worse in this world, than a big heaping, steaming, fresh pile of gooey death that slightly resembles about 5 hershey bars and a Skor bar melted into a small semi-plastic bag, and flavored with some of the worst cologne ever. :)
Only three more years till potty-training!
I told you so!!
Love Mom
Kids, arn't they wonderful? Wonderful things of joy and stinky poo.
hehe, he said he's going to have time to pursue his education while taking care of a baby. ROFL, **snort** mwahahaha
seriously, it sounds like you're doing pretty well, if you're able to put up comments on this site, I'm impressed. My son was about 1 year old before I felt I had some time for the computer. And we had to seal off the power button with a metal cover, once he figured out that pushing the big button caused mommy and daddy to get really funny expressions on their faces. ;-)
Welcome to the club! Be happy while it stays *in* the diaper. Nothing like the first "blowout", changing sheets, outfit, and the required bath (for everyone involved :). We've got one now with number 2 on the way. I remember the best way i found of putting fatherhood into words, when asked. Its just "more". More joy, more work, more amazement, more frustration. Just "more" than you ever thought possible.
Take care of the newborn while pursuing your education? Ya, good luck with that *snicker*. I remember the black goop from MY first daiper change at the hospital (I put stupid thing on backwards, the nurses though it was cute). Things will get easier in some ways, harder in others ut being a dad is great. I wouldn't give it up of anything. Enjoy it man and congratz!
Heh, guess there's somethin broken in me, because while I look after my little 6 week old boy... there's just nothin there. Live it up while you can, mate. Life has a way of trying to turn your joys against you, though I wouldn't wish that upon anyone. Take care
Welcome to the real world - anything in the past that you thought was difficult or trying has now become mere childs play compared to a ... well... child. Abandon rational thinking (not as hard for some as others) and savor each day. Before long she'll be talking back doing things that defy thinking and you'll be looking at someone with a newborn fondly longing for those simple days now years past.
Welcome to the real world - anything in the past that you thought was difficult or trying has now become mere childs play compared to a ... well... child. Abandon rational thinking (not as hard for some as others) and savor each day. Before long she'll be talking back doing things that defy thinking and you'll be looking at someone with a newborn fondly longing for those simple days now years past.
"Chocolate Thunder from Down Under" has got to be the worst name for a dessert I've ever heard. Stupid Austrailian-Themed places of eating... makes me wonder what were the names that Chocolate Thunder from Down Under were picked over?
Welcome to daddyland.
Have you had the middle of changing, and I think I'm going to do some more event yet? Yeah you think that tar is bad when you find it docile and stationary inside a diaper. Wait till you have it explode out of an uncovered orifice.
Treasure every minute.
As usual, a wonderful mishmash of commentary from all on raising kids (I'm not razzing or discounting anyone's comments).
I remember where you're at, but I don't miss it. I'm glad they can hold their own forks and knives now....Dealing with the greater psychological trauma our odd ball society is throwing at them while trying to make sure they turn into decent human beings is harder than diapers and all that, but soooo much more rewarding than you can believe sometimes.
Just wait till she's ambulatory, and you've masterd the ability to decipher when she's going to not just have a bit of spit up, but a full fledged dredging from the toes to her nose - all over you. You have no choice but let it happen, or you break that trust she'll put in you as her protector and comforter. I've had waaaay to many of those with my two...
Remember - there are no manuals. Some good guides, but no manuals. And you're not qualified to be a parent until they grow up and have their own. :-) (and that conspiracy everyone talks about - grand kids and grand parents having a common enemy??? It's true. I live in a perpetual war zone now.)
That black stuff can be quite ahh... disconcerting. We have a baseline in my family, though. As long as we don't make the baby pee in his own face, we're doing okay.
It's a blog now!
Ever your humble servant,
Jokermage
mwahaha you think its bad now what are you going to do when she's a teenager and brings home boys that remind you of yourself at that age.
And just remember just cos your survived raising your first one doesnt mean you'll know what your doing if you have a second one, because that one will be totally different from the first time round and everything you learnt last time will be null and void
It takes around 6 months until the XBOX controller gets really interesting :D Best thing to do is buy a cordless one and give it away instantly, leaving your own controller in your power.
Look on the bright side; at least with a girl you don't have to worry about the Fountain of Joy every time you change.
Seriously, though, the thing with babies (mine is 14 months) is that the unpleasantness is pretty concentrated. Yeah, poop sucks, but you only have to deal with that a few times a day. That's nothing compared to the joy you'll get from baby giggles, or that look of "Daddy's here!" delight that you'll get when you come into the room, or the feeling of a warm little head or hand snuggled against you just because. That's worth more than a few diapers a day.
congratulations dude. i hope the comic comes back, but it looks like you've got your hands full :-)
she looks like a sweetheart, though. best fishes!
Good luck in your endeavors, and yes some people will still come here to hear about YOU, not just the kid. Hope all is going well and that it is all you hoped for.
Best Wishes,
Long Time Reader
Hey
How do you find being a DAD and doing AnimationMentor Classes?
I have kids and want to sign up...
It is going great so far. I have help from my family in that the Grandparents take her two or three days out of the week.
But in general, the classes are designed to be done online by people with full time jobs. It's a very reasonable schedule.
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