DAY 235: Power’s On! Power’s Off!

Not my hand. Swear to God!!!

Look, I would love to tell you all about the unbelievable donkey crap that Jake took today! No pictures. But let’s just say that cereal, plums, and peas were enough to make him go Boom Boom Pow! Unfortunately, there is a huge storm rolling through and the power’s on and off every few minutes. I’m outta here! Gotta protect the Mac! Peace out bitches!!!

DAY 234: My First Song Ever Written!

I had a tune stuck in my head today and couldn’t shake it! Words started pouring out, and 37 minutes later, I had this written down. I know it’s basically a poem, but I hear a country song! Someone call Brad Paisley!!!


BECOMING A MAN

I used to be at the head of the pack
And now my brain has me holding back
I’m older now and not so invincible
And now my brain’s not so easily convincible
I used to stand in fire and jump out of planes
And now being afraid makes me think I’m insane
See when I was younger it was only me
And now I’ve got some responsibility
A wife and a son, and a pile of bills
And a life filled with all different kinds of thrills
Life was chasing girls and drinking beer
And Cancun Mexico once a year
Now it’s college funds and Disneyland
And saying goodbye to the boys in the band
Life used to be one big party
But I’m beginning to see that life’s just starting
I wouldn’t trade a thing for the life that I had
Now I wanna be a great husband, and the world’s greatest dad
There is no book that tells me just how to do it
I try to love as much as possible, and I know I’ll get through it
I know these fears will never go away
It’s just how I handle them day by day
(Possible Choruses)
From the first time that boy rides his bike
Until I catch him stealing my car at night
I’m finally starting to understand
This it what it feels like becoming a man
From all night band practice to early morning baseball practice
From two day hangovers to Sponge Bob and Red Rover
I’m finally starting to understand
This it what it feels like becoming a man
From dollar bottles to baby bottles
From fancy SUV’s to fuel economy
From playing in a band to burping my little man
I’m finally starting to understand
This it what it feels like becoming a man

DAY 231: He’s Got Personality!

“They” say that a child’s personality is developed in the first year of their life. If so, we have our hands full!

This morning Jake greeted me with the “stink-eye”, snorted three times like a bull, and then stuck his tongue out and made a fart noise. Wow! Jake has always made me laugh, but now he understands that he gets a reaction from people. Hence the funny faces and fart noises almost on cue.

The first few months of raising a child can no doubt feel like a lot of work. Although these litte moments make it a whole bunch easier. And the best thing is, we’re just getting started!!!

DAY 229: A New Generation of Funny…

Today was a sad, but proud day. We said goodbye to our Uncle Big John. There were tears, but there was also much laughter. Sometimes sense of humor is a defense mechanism, and sometimes it’s a security blanket. Either way, it can help you through the worst of times.

Today Jake’s Aunt Bwittany taught him something new, and he hasn’t stopped doing it since! I never really understood the term “stink-eye” until today. Jake’s always been expressive. But this takes the cake!

He used to smile at everyone. Now when they give him the “hoochy coochy coo”, he gives them this…

STINK EYE!

Just to prove it wasn’t a one-time thing. Thanks Aunt Bwittany!:)

DAY 228: Man Cries More Than Baby!

I never imagined Jake would be attending his first funeral this soon, but what can you do? Later on, I’ll  explain to him about paying our respects to his Great Uncle Big John (that he was lucky enough to meet twice before he passed, but won’t remember). I’ll also explain why his Great Uncle was given the 21 gun salute.
I’m actually thankful that Jake’s not going to remember tomorrow. Because I can assure you, Daddy’s gonna cry way more than the baby.
Good night Uncle Big John. You will be missed.
Love, Little Jon (NO, not the rapper, your nephew!)

Christmas 2010