Thursday, May 24, 2012

Adaptation - Becoming Parents

It's been some time since I've been on here, but this is usually the season I begin to have more time in my schedule.
We're expecting a baby girl in August.  This whole process of wanting a child, waiting patiently, and now realizing it's all happening very soon has been a wild ride.  I can only imagine how we will adapt ourselves and our lives to raise this girl.
I'm so psyched to see Katie as a mom.  She'll be so great.  She already loves changing our niece and nephew's diapers, so that's a plus :)  Me on the other hand...I still think that stuff is gross.  However, I'm sure that'll last a day then I'll adapt.  I can't imagine the feelings that will overcome me as I cross over to fatherhood.  I feel unprepared and inadequate as I'm sure many first time parents feel.  It's like venturing into the great unknown.  No matter how many times you've watched others become parents or listened to their advice, it all just happens in a moment.  Ready...set...here's a kid.  Don't screw it up.