Bloggers Block

Bloggers block, it's kind of like writers block but when nothing significant has happened that you feel the need to blog about it.  Other than the usual, Scarlett pooped on me, Scarlett peed on me, Scarlett crying, and Scarlett laughing...not much has happened.  In other news, we are preparing to have Scarlett baptized even though I'm strongly against it.  It makes sense because next month I'll be running with the bulls (literally) and this was the cheapest way to assign "God-parents" in the case of my untimely demise (death by stampeding bulls).  My mom called it crazy, but if I had to choose a bad ass death, this would be the one.  Scarlett has reached two months, which is an achievement because she's still alive.  I deserve an award, maybe I'll make some trophies and have you guys submit stories for Dad's out there.  Kind of like the Oscar's but for Dads or maybe more like the MTV Movie Awards.  I'll keep you posted on this idea, anyways here are some reaction gifs!

How I reacted when Scarlett outgrew her new born clothes

 

My reaction when my boss said he'll run with the bulls with me

How I felt coming back to work after Scarlett was born
 

When Scarlett laughs at my funny faces
 

My reaction half way through watching Spring Breakers
 

What Scarlett and I look like when mom drives

What it's like when the wife and I both get paid
 

When the wife wants to leave Scarlett and I alone

 

When the wife asks me how I know something

When everyone else is making more money than me

First Father's Day Pt. 2

My Father's Day was pretty relaxed, as it should be.  One thing I did notice when scrolling through my Facebook feed was that there were a few people saying a Happy Father's Day to single Mom's.  That's right, you heard me and you probably saw some of them yourself.  As if Mother's Day isn't enough, they have to claim OUR day.  I'm sorry, but this isn't Single Mother's Day, it's Father's Day.
In other good news nothing much has changed on the frontlines, wake up to go to work, come back to change a diaper, play with Scarlett, Scarlett sleeps, Scarlett poops on me, then I go to sleep.  Routine is the key to keeping sane.

When the wife woke me up on Fathers Day



 

When I woke up expecting breakfast

 

When the wife was throwing out suggestions on Father's Day


 

When the wife mentioned Cheesecake Factory


 

After eating at the Cheesecake Factory





When the wife asked me to do chores on Father's Day

First Father's Day

The little one turns 6 weeks this week.  I really can't wait until we stop counting weeks and start counting years.  I'll also be celebrating my first Father's day, which I almost forgot about.  Father's day is really a pointless holiday compared to Mother's Day, all I really want to do is stay at home and play video games.  Actually, Man of Steel comes out on Friday so I'll be catching that. 

How I imagine my first fathers day will be like

When I get my bills in the mail

When my wife buys more bows for Scarlett

When my wife tells me to pick up my clothes

When the wife wants to watch tv

When Scarlett's poop came out the diaper

When my wife is talking about absolutely nothing

In other good news, Scarlett was approved for Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS).  A state program in Virginia where they cover medical costs for newborns, it's a great program and for the next year I'm only looking at paying $5 co-pay for every visit.  If you qualify I suggest you check it out at FAMIS. 

Break

While the wife and child are on vacation and while I take care of some family stuff, Journey of Dad will be taking a small break.  No worries, I'll be back with better material and new ideas!

This is what I look like waiting for everyone to get back

Day to day

 

 

Reactions of my day to day Dad life.

 

When the permanent room mate is trying on clothes

 

When the permanent room mate fails at dinner

 

When I walk around naked

When I take off to go do errands by myself

When the permanent room mate wants to watch a stupid movie

When the permanent room mate asks to clean the dishes...while playing video games

When I come home from work and Scarlett is crying

 

When the permanent room mate asked if the mermaid documentary was real

When we don't have enough money to buy that Guicci onesy. 

What it's like

The question I've been asked the most is, "What is it like to be a Dad?".  Well...

 

 



Then they ask, "What about your blog?"

What about when you get home?

 

What I picture in my head when friends ask where I see myself in 10 years

At the end of the day, it's the best feeling

Fear

It's almost been a month and I can't stop thinking about the future.  I have a lot of fears regarding what kind of person Scarlett will grow up to be.  Aside from that, I have a few fears from my point of view that worry me.  To the normal person though, it might not seem like a big deal but when this tiny little alien looking things life is depending on you...perspective changes. 


When Scarlett starts talking back to me

When strangers want to touch Scarlett

 

Being the only dad at dance recitals

 

When people crowd Scarlett at the mall

If Scarlett is ever a "Teen Mom"

I hope she doesn't drive like her mom

When Scarlett doesn't want to love on me anymore


 

Having a nervous breakdown


 

What my marriage would end up like


 

When Scarlett has her first visit from "Aunt Flow"

 

 

Not being the "cool" Dad anymore


Despite all these fears, I'm sure I'll get over it.  Well, at least I hope so.



 

Lack of Sleep

Let's just say, I can't wait until Scarlett starts sleeping through the night.

When Scarlett wakes me up

When the wife asks me to change a diaper at 3 AM

When I wake up but I'm still dreaming

The look my wife gives me when I sleep through the night

At work the next morning

When Scarlett is asleep and my wife says it's nap time