Happy Easter!
Yes it is I, Vegasdave! Back with another rare but well worth the wait post, that will almost certainly leave you all wanting more. LOL
Anyway, I have been reading all of your posts with Jill, and everytime I do, I get a feeling that is very much like home sickness. Even though I am not from SD, I miss being there with everyone. I am sure we will be making another trip soon. At least I hope.
So, the months are going by so quickly and the baby will be here before we know it. I am growing more and more nervous and I find myself watching everything Jill does. Like she can't take care of herself right? I feel like I need to make sure she is ok all of the time. I must be annoying the hell out of her. LOL. I keep wondering if this is normal. Any of you Kriz family dads ever experience this? It's not just that either. I also find myself worrying about the most ridiculous things. Like, how old will I be when our child is this age or that age? Will I still be able to do certain things, or will I be hindered by some new age induced limitation? I know....ridiculous right? Also, In the beginning I was totally for having a boy. Now, I don't really care what sex the baby is, as long as he or she is a Dodger, Laker, and 49er fan. (no comment from the sports knowledge challenged. you know who you are...Kevin, Jason) I seriously am concerned with the sports thing. I will have to give our child the boot at an early age if the sports rules are not followed to the tee in our house. Anyone who harbors them will be considered a traitor and dealt with accordingly........I seriously don't know where that came from.
So, we were able to take the baby to his or her first ballpark last week. We went to San Diego to see the Dodgers play the Padres at Petco Park! Wow! What a place! Even though the Dodgers lost, it was an experience to remember. Even Jill really enjoyed herself. My luck is the baby will become a Padre fan now. Oh well, I didn't really mean what I said before...or did I? So am I alone in this concern as I await our childs birth? I tend to think there has to be some dads out there that know what I mean. If not, oh well...I guess I am a pioneer! Thats a positive spin on it at least right?
Well, thats all for now. Stay tuned for more tales of wonderment, curiosity and frustration. Afterall, only 5 months to go!
7 comments:
You're definately not alone man. I worry all the time about different things, most of which I can't control anyway. I agree with the idea that kids should follow their father's teams. That being said, we have quite a bit of Vikings, Gophers, T-wolves, and Twins clothes. This way the girls are "correct" fans without even knowing it.
The biggest thing I worry about is the day Bella asks me if she can go out on a date. Jeannie thinks I'm kidding, but I'm dead serious when I say I'm going to the girls' first day of school every year so I can talk to all the boys in their classes. Anyway, everything is going to be all right, so don't worry too much. Jason
after reading your post Dave, are you sure YOUR not the pregnant one? :)
Seriously though -- yes, most of those thoughts are fairly normal. Especially the ones trying to figure out how old you'll be when you're playing catch in the driveway, etc. (I'll be well past my prime for Kade, but it's not like he has a choice).
I'm a little different on the sports thing. As deep as my hatred is for the Huskers, I'm leaving it totally open for Kade to root for whoever he wants. Growing up in this day/age will be hard enough on him let alone if he's a Notre Dame fan in this city of idiot Husker fans, like his old man.
If Kade is like I was, I rooted for my dad's teams (ND, Redskins, Boston Bruins). The only team I rooted for on my own was/is the KC Royals. My dad was a Red Sox fan.
Truthfully, I'd like to see Kade get involved in music, art, acting, etc. and some other things besides sports.
Hi Dave! Great to hear from you.
I really feel that your post needs a woman's response.....Yes, it's definitely OK to feel like you want to make sure Jill is all right, all the time. That is perfectly normal.
And, I would contend that a perfectly normal response to your desire to take care of her is to make sure you are doing your part; you know, like cleaning the house regularly (including toilets), making a healthy supper every night, and perhaps even a foot massage and pedicure would be in order once a week.
I'm sure these are all things you routinely do anyway, but you might just want to kick it up a notch, what with the pregnancy and all.
Just a little friendly advice from the ol' sister-in-law. LOL.
Alright, time to hear from another generation!! Vegas Dave, I speak from first hand experience as my dad, (your child's greatgrandpa) didn't get married until he was midthirties-- by the time he had Uncle Jim and became a single father he was in his midfifties. Enjoyed being the father of teenagers throughout his 50-60's. I never felt he was too old for anything! And my friends, as near as I could tell, thought he was great.
Of course, you might have to play baseball, tag, hide n seek, and checkers almost every night whether you're tired or not. And I am not sure how he handled all the bleacher setting at ballgames but it never seemed to bother him. Age has a whole lot more to do with attitude than it does with years.
The aforementioned comments on looking out for Jill sound pretty darn good! I can't remember clearly, but they might have been a little rare in my experience, but you guys are way more enlightened in this day and age. Get plenty of sleep over this next 5 months as help feeding that little one, esp at night, is the best kind of pampering. You can't believe how wonderful uninterrupted sleep can be!
You'll all do fine-- Babies are pretty adaptive and forgiving of their parents Love to all three of you! Mom
PS: I don't have to work memorial day weekend so it you get motivated to head for home we will be delighted to see you !
Wow. All of your comments were just what i needed. I think I'll post more often! Jason, I know exactly what you mean when you say you are going to visit all the little boys at Bella's school. I would be the same.
Kevin, I wish I could share you noble attitude about letting Kade root for what ever team he so chooses. I just can't do it. I only hope if it is a boy, he chooses at least one of my teams. LOL.
Trust me Bobbie, I do some of the things that you mentioned. the foot massage thing I got lucky on. Jill hates feet. She even hates it when HER feet are touched. She can barely stand the sight of them herself. So unless pregnancy changes that, I'm safe.
Sharon thanks for the encouragement. I am sure the age thing will be fine. I just imagine myself feeling older than I am when that time comes. I know that nothing will stop me anyway.LOL
Jill and I will put are heads together about memorial day weekend. It would be nice to make a trip.
Anyway, thanks everybody. I really enjoyed reading your comments.
David
Apart from all the advice...of course I have some too, but I will give it to you in person...WE MISS EVERYONE!
Hope Im not to late to respond to this Dave but our computer was out for a while. My take on parenting is just take things day by day. Its pretty natural to wonder and worry but in the end kids are their own person. I think its our job to try and steer them to the good things in life and away from the bad. The hard part is to know when to intervene and when to let them figure out things on their own. New challenges show up all the time deal with them as they come. The best part for me is watching babies grow up experiencing new things and becoming there own person. I know that you two will be great parent so just sit back and enjoy the ride.
Dave
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