
It's been amazing to spend this time with Wyatt as he's changed quickly from an infant to a near-crawling 5 month old. Like DeeDra, I'll be sad when this phase of the adventure with him is done, but I know there will be many more to come. I'm just thankful that I've had this rare opportunity as a father to watch and interact as my son has gone from a 3 month old to a 5 month old. He wakes up every morning with a smile on his face ready to face the day, and there's nothing quite like it to see a little piece of me and a little piece of DeeDra in those eyes of his.
We had planned to put Wyatt in daycare starting next week, but it looks like once again his grandparents are sacrificing their time to keep him with family as long as possible. My mom and DeeDra's mom will alternate each week, with one taking care of him for 3 days a week and the other for 2. The plan is to continue this process until the middle of December when DeeDra's time off starts. This will delay the daycare step until the first of 2008, when Wyatt will be 9 months old, and I'm quite sure walking, talking, and doing algebra (trig and calculus will come after the first birthday).
My days with Wyatt started out with the finger-nail-cutting accident, but since then things have gone pretty smoothly. Of course, there have been some sleepless nights, some cranky days, and one SERIOUS poop and pee incident, but all in all it's been a great experience. Just as Wyatt's learning daily about the world around him and how he can interact with it, I'm learning about how to be a dad. It's not easy, and I've got TONS to learn, but every time I look at him I can't hide how proud I am of the little miracle that DeeDra and I have produced.
So with that, I'll leave you with a few of the many faces of Wyatt.






2 comments:
I must say you have a handsome little man! We'll have to let him and Luke meet someday!
Ross and Ashley
Man, he is a cutie! I am so glad you guys were able to spend so much time with him at the beginning. It is such a precious time. Sometimes I wish we could go back with Anna and Colin.... but not during the night-times, of course!
You are right, every age is an adventure and a delight. Our offspring sure knows how to keep us on our toes!
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