Being a dad

Since my daughter, Alli was born in October, I have been a dad for 5 months.  This has been a life changing experience for me.  It has been fun, exciting, exhausting, and amazing.  Honestly, I have no complaints thus far.  I may grumble a little when Alli won't let me help her calm down, but I truly have an amazing daughter.

Alli has been an angel so far in her short time on earth.  She sleeps really well.  She has slept for 6 or more hours at night for most of her life.  She only screams when she is left alone, or is hungry.  She has an amazing mom who sacrifices for her so that she can be at home all day with Alli.

Alli is learning to stand up quite well.  She loves to put weight on her feet with support.  She is grabbing things, so we have to watch our dinner plates at the table.  She has a cute laugh, particularly when we play "peek-a-boo" with her.  Sometimes all Cathy and I have to do is say "Peek!" and she laughs.  She is growing tall.  She has always been light weight.  Last time she was checked by her doctor, she was in the 8th percentile of weight.  A few people have said that she looks small, but to me, she looks perfect.

She is starting to get teeth, which is causing her some pain.  She drools a lot, and spits up.  Despite all this, she is fun to play with.  She loves grabbing things and bringing them to her mouth.  She is even tempered, and doesn't scream much.

Alli is a sweet baby, and I love her dearly. I can't imagine going back to life without her.  I know I have not been home as much lately because I work so much, but hopefully she recognizes me when I am home.  I am excited for her next years in life.  I want to come home from work, and be her horse, her knight in shining armor, and her play mate.  Being a dad is great.