A future letter to LittleYO

Dear LittleYO,

I’m writing this letter for you to read in the future. Its amazing how quick life goes by and watching you everyday is a reminder of how precious life is, both yours and mine. It also reminds me how thankful I am for you everyday and how scary it is for me, like you, to finally grow up.

Your 18 months today. You sing, dance and say “Uh Oh!” when I fart and it’s funny as hell! You know, say and understand a lot of words and ROCK OUT in your crib singing songs like A-B-C! I like listening outside your door. I already know your smart kid. Your fun to hang out with and like me, you like getting your way.

So today, after not getting your way, you had what we call a “S-fit”. This is another first for me as a DaddyYO. I'm learning how to react and to respond to this type of behavior, as a parent. I simply have no clue how to act like a "parent" and its a struggle for me, as I stand there, watching you cry. I feel hopeless... “this sucks’. If anyone understands not being understood, its me. So I hear ya!

It was only recently, after you were born, I realized a temper is  a both a waste of energy and time. The sooner you can learn patience in an inpatient world, consistency in a world that is constantly changing and learn that our significance is insignificant but what also makes us so extraordinary; life becomes a little bit easier. 

Make no mistake, I understand how you feel. For me, it’s tough to be young at heart.  My empathy for you, above love,  is what draws me closer into your very extraordinary life and because of this I love you unconditionally.

Trust me, ALL I ever want to do is make you happy...always and forever. It would be alot easier for me to give you what you want, when you want it..but life doesn't work that way. Unfortunately, for us both It's my DaddyYO duty to "not be cool" and to teach & educate you on the messed up ways of the world. Lucky for you, its me who will be your guide, so it should be fun!

I'm watching you right now. Your screaming and kicking on the floor, face down...tears. You are friggin cute and I'm trying not to smile at your cuteness. That be disrespectful. There's a lot going on right now,  I'm not giving you what you want and I'm "not being cool". Hang in there, you'll be fine and remember...

...I love you buddy, member that!

30 BabysRus Coupons more DaddyYO Beer

30 BabysRus Coupons more DaddyYO Beer

18 Months and counting...

Must say, it does get tougher to manage your time. This is the reason why I haven't blogged in a while. This is what this blog entry is about, making time. Making time for the things that are important. Looking back on some of my blog entry's now, I'm thankful I took the time to blog. I sit here today, almost forcing myself to write something because this blog is important to me and someday it will be too for LittleYO.

Even when, I feel not much is going on or I think not much has changed the reality is sitting down and writing and reflecting; I now realize a lot has happened since my last post. My understanding of older parents telling me " it goes by quick, so enjoy it" now makes more sense to me than ever. LittleYO now 18 months, seems like yesterday he was pissing in my face while I changed his diaper. I'm glad we've moved past that stage...

One very interesting story I have to share is in regards to POTTERY BARN. It's so important to share this story because it may mean the difference in buying or not.

LittleYO's Pottery Barn crib, after less than a year and half simply broke. Actually, a little plastic piece that holds the crib's gate up, broke. I called up Pottery Barn, told them what happen. "Sir, the crib has been discontinued". I broke into a panic as the crib, changing table and conversion kit were all apart of set. Same color, blue! I'm going to have to buy everything all over again! All because of a little plastic piece that probably cost cents to make. "Sir, please hold" I wait on the line for less than a minute. They come back online "I checked with my Mgr and we will replace your crib a no cost. "If your online..." (Which I was), "let me know what crib you want"..."are you fucking serious" I replied. They were serious AND they replaced my changing table and ALSO sent me a conversion kit with the new crib, FREE!!! BTW, I picked the most expensive changing table I could find. It was MUCH more expensive than the one I had, by more than $600. Pottery Barn, didn't even flinch when I put in my request for a changing table. it was over $1000. Free S&H...this type of thing does not happen to me- or maybe it just did!

All arrived a week later, it was a dream come true. Pottery Barn will always, with customer service like that, have my business!