Hey everyone,
I am coming up on my first month as a dad here this Saturday, October 3rd and I’ve been reflecting on everything I have learned and experienced in those first few precious days. I thought I’d take a moment and share my top 20 list with you.
1. Being a dad is the best.
2. Your son will pee on you from any direction at any time if you are not careful.
3. When you go to Costco and use his car seat as a way to carry everything (with him in it), you will overheat him and turn him as red as a turnip.
4. Establish expectations of what dad does durring mom’s 3:00am feeding before 3:15am and you’re still sleeping.
5. My favorite face of my son is the “I’m the saddest boy in all the world” face.
6. I can’t get enough of falling asleep with him on my chest.
7. Try to remember your son can’t hold his head up. Super glad he can’t sue me for whiplash.
8. He makes some really funny faces when waking up. Have a lot on video and need to get more.
9. My son fits in my guitar case and looks like he feels at home there.
10. My wife gets mad at me because I don’t call him “Aiden”. I call him “Baby” all day long. Working on that one!
11. Meals are not as hot as they used to be.
12. The amount of sleep I get is directly correlated to how much my wife loves me that day. Has nothing to do with Aiden. Kirsten rocks!
13. Praise God for the swaddle!
14. Wow, 14 diapers a day! Didn’t expect that one. Also, right after he explodes, give him a sec, he’s not finished.
15. The month scale on baby clothing is a joke. 0-3 months…what?!? That’s like me having pants that say 180-240 lbs.
16. His favorite thing to stare at is our ceiling fan. Stoked we bought all those toys.
17. Bath time is awesome. Super pissed to be naked in a bare tub then sooo relaxed once you pour the warm water in. Fun to watch!
18. Tummy time is more fun for mom and dad then it is for Aiden…wait, that doesn’t sound right…still works 
19. I am shocked at how much stuff I need just to go to Starbucks.
20. I am overwhelmed with the idea that I am responsible for this life for the next 18 years but am confident I can do it with Christ first and alongside my best friend and wife.
Well there it is. And I thought I’d throw in this funny picture just for kicks. I’ve titled it “Homie say WHAT?!?”.
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Very sweet Matt!
Comment by Todd October 1, 2009 @ 7:27 amMatt, you’re dang funny.
Comment by Fawn October 1, 2009 @ 3:00 pmSo true, Matt! I totally agree with “6. I can’t get enough of falling asleep with him on my chest”. That was probably my favorite thing, too!
Comment by Embrace Life October 1, 2009 @ 3:33 pmVery good blog. Regarding the ceiling fan.. Just wait till you spend $500 on toys for Christmas and he just wants to play with a .50 cent bow. LOL
Comment by Vicki October 1, 2009 @ 3:45 pmOh my how these made me laugh! It is so fun for Dad and I to see you and Kirsten be parents…you are both so comfortable and relaxed. Trust in the Lord aways as the next 18 years fly by! Love you 3!
Comment by Gramma Chris October 1, 2009 @ 6:59 pmCan’t look at Aiden and not think back on you when you didnt’ even get to come home until 1 month.
Comment by GGLynn October 2, 2009 @ 3:33 pmI was there with Mom and Dad for a week and loved every minute of it. Enjoy your family (and I know you will have me crying again over your writings).
GG Lynn
It seems just like yesterday I was in this same mode with Jessica & Rachael and now they’re 10 & 8! Proof that times does fly and looks like you’re capturing and treasuring each special moment as a family. Continue the joy…
Comment by Jenny Urbanski October 3, 2009 @ 2:29 pm