Daddy Crack

Hi Dad!

So, the kid is now just about 11 months old. While there have been some difficult times (mostly sleep-related or now getting things out of his mouth) there are so many amazing things about having a kid. I used to think that the parents who said that were full of it. "Sure, sure that DOES sound great, I'll be at happy hour if you need me......"

Well, you know what, there are some really amazing things, especially when he began to recognize us and knew who we were. Then just walking in the room was like returning from six months away. The smiles and kicking of the legs. Now he follows me where ever I go and constantly watches to see what I'm doing. It's so amazing to think that he is so in love with me (and my wife) and that he is so happy just to see me and be around me.

Seeing that smile is something I never tire of and I now make faces and sounds just like any other idiotic father out there. I guess it's good that I now understand what all those parents were feeling when I thought they were insane.

Anyway, the point is, having a kid really is amazing and is a lot of fun too. While those without kids will probably still just nod and smile, I must confess that I'm a convert. Check out the smile I'm taking about.