Dad Time…I loves it!
One of my favorite times of the day is around 3:00am. Yes I’m sleepy and a bit bearish at first, but once I’m up and around, the next hour or so is cool.
“Why’s he up so early?” “Where’s Bryan and what have you done with him?” Well, it is true I like my sleep, but the 3 am feeding is mine. Tony is a very laid back kid, or my feelings on this might be a little different, so the middle of the night bottle is a good time for us. It’s one of the few times in the day that the house is quite, I’ve got total control of the remote or music, and it’s just us. Sometimes we play alittle, others is just business and back to sleep.
I know many fathers who are apprehensive about time with the baby. They don’t speak the same language. They do weird things like looking for a nipple on your arm. Their movements are automatic and non controllable. They are so fragile. They cry. Guess what, they are the exact same way for mom. So whatever fears you have, know that mom is probably having the same ones. It’s natural. However, you need to build a bridge. put the negative behind you. Know that you can do this.
Have fun. That baby is going to cry and you are not going to cause permanent damage if he does. Just stay relaxed. Talk to him. Laugh. Give him good vibes instead of stress. The important thing is to stay in control. Just relax. If you feel yourself going to the dark side, take a break. He’ll be fine. Then, have fun. play with those toes. Make “super flying binja baby”…or something. Burp and hold him. Snuggle. It’s all fun stuff.
So that’s why, my friends, I can get up at 3:00 am and, within just a few minutes, have a smile on my face…even if the boy is trying to eat my arm and whimpering. It’s all about attitude. Just remember to have fun.
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