Thursday, February 27, 2014

Becoming a Dad

Can I just confess that one of the most fun parts about becoming a mom for me, is watching my husband become a Dad.  Honestly, nothing has made me laugh harder or tear up more than watching Brian become father. For example, here is Brian's idea of babysitting...


Don't worry the cap is on!!!  Ha ha...but yes, he is exposing her to caffeinated beverages a little early. 


He claimed he was teaching Lydia basic shapes, colors, and letters.  "You know dear, the basic letters: X, Y, A, and B.  Like on the paddle."  Yes Brian, that's what she is paying attention to; never mind the animated violence on the television.
It's kinda blurry, but if you look closely you can see the skull and crossbones.

Shall we talk about the time Brian decided to put our little baby daughter in a diaper with SKULL AND CROSSBONES on it!  He claimed the skull and crossbones is a universal warning label:  WARNING TOXIC

Now, let's discuss how Brian changed every diaper at the hospital.  That's right, every single one. He deserves a medal for how well he took care of Lydia and me.

Nearly every night he comes home from work and says, "Daddy's turn to rock the baby."  It usually ends with them both falling asleep.
He is also the proud father and constantly takes pictures and videos of his little girl.  He is quick to show anyone who asks, "Hey how is your baby?"  "She's great," as he whips out his phone, "Here is a picture of her in her bumbo, here is a picture of her in her pajamas, here is one of her in the tub-she loves bath time- oh she's eating cereal now, here is a picture of her eating." 
How cute is that?  I love watching him grow into that "proud father" who is eager to show off his cute baby.
Watching Brian become a Dad is one of the most tender transitions I've witnessed. He simply adores his little girl.  It's safe to say that she has him wrapped around her tiny, little finger. Oftentimes, when she wakes up Brian quickly runs to get her before I have a chance.  As he looks down to say, "Hello princess, did you have a nice nap?"  She looks up with a great-big, toothless smile and jabbers away at him. I smile as I watch from the doorway. I know that Lydia adores him too.

Lydia with her Daddy




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