Joys of Fatherhood

For the past 4 minutes, lil man has been zipping and unzipping his dvd carrying bag thingy. He zips, gets to the end and goes, 'Heh, heh'. Then he zips it back and goes, 'Heh, heh'. That, my friends, is how easy a two year old can become preoccupied with the little wonders of the world.

Spending so much time with lately has been a joy, and a frustration, but mostly a joy. I understand him better. I think he listens (and obeys) me a little bit better. He definitely has become attached to me which could pose a problem once I acquire some gainful employment. It's amazing to me how he seems to treat me and Mrs. Xpinionated differently. He tends to be very needy with her. With me, he could go an hour without noticing me in the room, just playing or watching Dora or reading his books. Maybe it's because he's used to seeing so much of me now?

Oddly enough, it hasn't really hit me yet that I will be a father of two in a week's time. Natalia Elizabeth is scheduled to arrive around 11:30 am next Wednesday. I know Mrs. Xpinionated thinks that I'm not as into this pregnancy as I was with Devin. I admit that I haven't been as awed but I think that's to be expected. I also know that I tend to not get excited about things until the last minute. I'm sure next Wednesday will be just as awe inspiring the second time as it was the first time around.

One of the lessons I've learned in daddy daycare is that you don't give the kid his favorite food first at lunch.  In fact, when he's most hungry, you catch him with the food he likes least.  He's hungry enough to give in and eat it.  As he gets through it, then you start showing him the goods.  It's a win win.  The kid eats and I don't end up arguing with a two year old, which is worse than arguing with a woman -- just because of the lack of a two year old's vocabulary.  The two year old is still going to be more logical in most cases.  I should shut up now....