Hi, I’m Danica.

I guess I’m a lot of things: a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, a crafter, a cook, a reader, a writer, a homemaker, a pianist, and probably a lot more too. But at the end of the day, I’m just a Christian trying to find and obey God’s will.

Observations of a First-Time Father Sep 27

  1. No book or video will ever prepare you for the horrific loss of blood–all the more if she’s an anemic red-head! (…worse than a train wreck my friend…worse than a train wreck.)
  2. An initial diaper change will precede no less than three more.
  3. Newborns have no necks.
  4. The art of breastfeeding requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. (Rooting, Latching, Weaning–oh my!)
  5. Inspect your clothing before leaving the house; you’re sure to have spit-up on you someplace.
  6. Public bragging on your child will only initiate an excessive and earsplitting bowel movement from within them. Resist the temptation; it’s not worth it.
  7. Within days after the birth, you’ve learned the location of every dish and specialty utensil. “Mr. Mom” never sounded so right.
  8. Purell–it’s a beautiful, beautiful thing.
  9. Don’t worry: after the initial shock of reentry into the grocery store, you’ll quickly recall the location of all your favorites from bachelorhood. (Mmmm, pork rinds!)
  10. When she gets that look in her eyes–a little emotional–trust me, do not try and understand, just smile gently; it will pass. (Oh may it pass!)

3 Responses to “Observations of a First-Time Father”

  1. kathy moulton Says:

    yay- comments!

    I liked #3 and #8.

    Oh. And it’s only just begun. By next month we’ll all be waiting for another list.

  2. My first thought when I read this was to wonder what in the world being a redhead has to do with blood?! You crack me up, Ry!

  3. I LOVE # 10! I’m sure that my Ryan could relate! (and yes, the EXTREMENESS of it will pass!)

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