Reflections from the past year from dad

I didn’t know how much free time I USED to have * Being a dad is the best job I’ll ever have * Playing with Isaac is more fun than all my hobbies combined, which is good because I hardly have time for hobbies any more anyway * Amanda is the best mom I’ve ever known…seriously * I still check on him in his crib at night to make sure he’s okay, which I may do until he moves out * I also can’t wait until he starts playing sports * I look forward to sharing hobbies with Isaac when he gets older * I can’t wait to start our own family traditions around the holidays * I can’t wait for Isaac to start going to the movies with my dad & I * I think he’s laid back like I am *

He looks exactly like me when I was his age, so obviously he’ll lose his cuteness * Being the home owner, husband & father all at once was a BIG adjustment * It’s hard to not be competitive or compare with other parents/kids * Being a dad makes me want to be a better person * I love watching him try to figure things out for himself * Hearing him laugh brightens my day * Making him laugh brightens my week * Being with my family makes me realize how important families are * Isaac has my appetite for food * I had the honor of witnessing his first step this past weekend * Daycare IS good for Isaac, but they trade colds like baseball cards * It kills me to see him sick * I’d do anything to protect him *