Tonight, we enjoyed a huge game feast at Gwamma and Gwampa’s house! I’m talking bear, venison, fish, turkey, you name it! I think I even tried Sasquatch for the first time. Surprisingly, it tasted like chicken.

Although, Jake made friends with a very sordid cast of characters. A drunken Raggedy Andy and a hobo clown that smokes! We’re reeeeaaalllly going to have to keep our eyes on this kid!

Teach me how to buggy!

I had a physical done today. I’m fine. Although, there are definitely some things that have to change. I’ve been avoiding the obvious for a few years, ignoring the fact that I’m not 18 anymore. Now I’m thinking long term, for real this time! I want to be around to see this guy’s grandkids!

My babies:)

There’s a transition phase a man goes through. A phase where your mentality changes from ME to WE. Oddly enough, the thought of responsibility changes from a burden to a blessing. Priorities change. The feeling of being a Dad, actually taking care of a child, Jake falling asleep in my arms… I can’t describe it. I’m all in. And this kid will grow up knowing that DaDa’s got his back!

OK, today’s installment isn’t completely baby related. I’ll explain the significance and humor of it to him later. Google places advertisements on 1FD based on key words chosen from my posts. I CRACK UP every time I log in! I see ads ranging from dentures to pregnancy hotlines, and t-shirts to cures for irritable bowels! NO wonder no one clicks on the ads, except ME!:)

PS – THANK YOU TO THOSE OF YOU THAT STOP BY FROM TIME TO TIME! I GET A WARM FUZZY IN MY TUMMY WHEN I HEAR AND READ YOUR COMMENTS! I APPRECIATE YOU FOLLOWING ALONG!:)

We can’t spot another tooth coming in, but Jake’s behavior leads us to believe the contrary. He’s crabby, crying, tugging at his ears (a tell-tale sign), feeding non-stop, and waking up every hour. He shows no symptoms of being sick. Although, you’d think he were shitting hot tacks!

You know I’m worth every minute!

Jake had his first trip to the pumpkin farm today. I certainly miss the warm, sunny days. But fall is going to make for some quality photo opportunities. I can’t wait for Halloween!

I’m the one that’s supposed to cry you big ape!

Could you even imagine needing nothing more than a little milk, some mushy food, a warm bed, and wooden spoon to make you absolutely content? Life made simple. The innocence almost gives you the teary eyes, snot-nose, and the quiver lip.

Baby-proofing the house has begun! It’s maddening! You look around each room and think, what is this kid going to chew on, crawl into, pull down on top of him, put his finger in, or poop on? For Jake’s room, I’m thinking rubber floor, garden hose hook-up for easy cleanup, all outlets moved up to chest high, and all toys are round and BPA free.

I OWN THIS MUTHA!!!

Each week, Jake gets to go shopping with Mama and Gwamma. He’s a perfect angel, of course. In fact, I think he enjoys it! Although he may not be able to hit a baseball by age 2, he will be able to name the locations of every Macy’s, Marshall’s, Target, and Trader Joe’s is in the entire state!

HELLZ YEAH! TRADER JOES!!!