Us @ 8 Months
In the midst of having my first child, I realized that I myself am still a child, or rather I am still a child at heart. Sure, I’m 25, have a mortgage, career and diploma on the wall and have been through a lot thus far, but seriously… who am I to have a child? I still watch cartoons and play video games every day!
I’ve realized that as I raise my baby, she’ll essentially be raising me too. In the blink of the eye, I am no longer the only guy in the room I have to watch out for. I am no longer the prime center of my universe. I am accountable for a human life.
The gravity of the situation is crushing, but I’ve had nine months to build my munitions mentally. My biggest fear rest not in whether I learn to change a diaper correctly or not, whether I feed or burp her enough or any of the countless other fears so many new parents become concerned with. My deepest fears lie in not meeting her exceptions as she inevitably becomes an adult.
This blog will chronicle my wife and my struggles, surprises and adventures. I expect some times will be good, others bad, hopefully more good than bad. Enjoy and I encourage everyone to read and comment often with your impressions, ideas and thoughts.
Thanks for visiting RaisingDaddy.com
-Shane
November 10th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Wow, I like your site so far. I can’t wait to read about all our adventures we have raising our little girl together!
November 12th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
it’s show time!!! how exciting for the two of you. good luck and don’t forget the epidural! congrats.
mark and lynn (and claire)
November 12th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Been through a lot knowing you most of my life, but this will be your greatest adventure yet! Can’t wait to see the newest Peden!
November 13th, 2008 at 8:23 am
I love the picture of you guys. I wish you lots of luck with your new baby. Having a baby changes your life in so many ways but believe me it’s for the better! Good Luck!
November 13th, 2008 at 8:29 am
LOVE THE SITE!!! I am sure your daughter’s life will be full of laughter – you are one of the funniest people I know. I wish you and Sara the best on this new journey of parenthood.