Christmas is Laughable

    This year was my first Christmas to spend with my own child.  Shannon was born on October 10th and the time since then has been nothing short of amazing.  Granted, there are the normal issues.... diapers, crying fits, sleepless nights, etc, but those are nothing compared to the positives.... cuddling with your baby while she sleeps on your chest, seeing her eyes light up when she looks at you, and much, much more.

    Christmas this year has been hectic but fun.  Gifts from friends and family have been great, but nothing could compare to the early Christmas gift we received from Shannon.  Late on Christmas Eve we were playing with Shannon.  I was bouncing her in my arms, bringing her close to my face and showering her with kisses.  Usually that would get a big smile, my reward for playing with my new daughter.  This time though she surprised Michelle and I with not just a huge smile but a burst of imperfectly formed but undeniable giggles.  

    Sorry everyone, we loved your gifts but Michelle and I will be remembering this Christmas for the gift of laughter that Shannon gave to us as we played with her in the light of our Christmas tree.

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Sleepless in Lehighton

Last night was the first time that Shannon managed to keep Michelle and I awake for the vast majority of the night.  She often gives us trouble sleeping, all part of having a baby, but last night she never slept for more than a half an hour at a time and she cried and fussed most of the rest of the time,  Michelle tried to calm her but she just wasn't going for it. 

We're still in the excited new parent stage.  We love seeing every new expression as it first reaches her face.  We still find ourselves entranced each time we hold her.  We're discovering the harder parts of parenting as well though.  Finding out that there are so many times that she will cry and there is nothing you can do to ease the pain that is causing it.  Michelle wondering if what she is eating is causing the stress.  My wishing that I could share some more of the feeding duty so Michelle could sleep (Michelle is breast feeding, daddy can't help there).

So far though, I think that we've had it easy compared to many parents.  Regardless, we wouldn't trade her for anything.

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Remember me?

Yeah, I know.  It's been a while.  It's not you, it's just me.  Too many things going on.  Not that many of them are important, just time wasters.  But I only have so much time to waste, you know? 

There is one important thing that I have yet to share on here.  Very important!  Well, to me at least.  The birth of my daughter, Shannon.  She was born at 4:13AM on October 10th, 2001.  6 lbs 3oz, 20 inches long.  Beautiful baby girl.  My baby girl.  I am now a daddy.  I love her in that way only parents can.  All of you parents out there know what I'm talking about.

Shannon II

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