Although I am a new Dad, I have always been impressed by dads who spend time and give attention to their children.
More and more, you are seeing dads that are making an effort to spend time with their kids and I think it is awesome. My dad spent a ton of time with me when we had time together, and I knew that I would do everything in my power to be the same way. My wife's father was the same way and it helps me. When I shy away from spending time because of life junk getting in the way, she is not afraid to get in my face and tell me so.
It takes effort on the dads part. It can be a lot of effort, setting aside things that need to be done, mowing the yard, leftover work stuff, car maintenance, etc. But it's definitely worth it. The looks, laughs and love that you get are priceless. Life is too short to let those things get in your way of spending time with your family. Go get in the game Dad.
Check out some of the hashtags on instagram and facebook #dadisinthegame #dadsinthegame
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
5 Months, First Teeth and Summer Sun
Waylon turned 5 months old 4 days ago. It only feels like it has been a few weeks since he was born. He cut his first tooth a few days ago, and that has been a struggle for mom and me both.
Baby Einstein videos have been a life saver the past month. They soothe him as much as his momma does.
Momma is still nursing. We are excited to begin some food next month. We decided to wait until he is 6 months old before we start any foods. We are going to begin with rice cereal first and then move onto some root veggies.
We invested in an exersaucer. Initially he wasn't much of a fan since he couldn't reach the floor and couldn't reach most of the toys. Now it is one of his favorite places in the house. He also has become a fan of the high chair while mom and I cook in the kitchen.
The struggle comes with the mental life change. I was speaking with a friend that recently also had his first child. The time in the day gets shorter and the priority shift is absolutely crazy. Most days I don't even have any interest in doing anything but getting home to my wife and son and spend some quality time with them. Then the weekends I we are free our time is spent mainly on catching up on chores.
Soon we will be moving to a temporary residence. We are praying that we can sell our house quickly and easily and that we find a new house and it will be affordable and available when we need it to be.
Baby Einstein videos have been a life saver the past month. They soothe him as much as his momma does.
Momma is still nursing. We are excited to begin some food next month. We decided to wait until he is 6 months old before we start any foods. We are going to begin with rice cereal first and then move onto some root veggies.
We invested in an exersaucer. Initially he wasn't much of a fan since he couldn't reach the floor and couldn't reach most of the toys. Now it is one of his favorite places in the house. He also has become a fan of the high chair while mom and I cook in the kitchen.
The struggle comes with the mental life change. I was speaking with a friend that recently also had his first child. The time in the day gets shorter and the priority shift is absolutely crazy. Most days I don't even have any interest in doing anything but getting home to my wife and son and spend some quality time with them. Then the weekends I we are free our time is spent mainly on catching up on chores.
Soon we will be moving to a temporary residence. We are praying that we can sell our house quickly and easily and that we find a new house and it will be affordable and available when we need it to be.
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