Signs he is or isn't ready for fatherhood

[KKCondrey]

He's really ready to be a Daddy When:
~He knows your nursing bra is not some new peek-a-boo lingerie
Fatherhood hasn't sunk in When:
~He tries to use your nursing bra pad as a sponge

Is: He can swaddle the baby w/out duct tape
Isn't: Thinks swaddling is a Biblical term

Is: Manages to get all the snaps matched up in under a minute after a diaper change.
Isn't: Still can't tell the back from the front on most baby outfits

Is: Can empty the Diaper Genie in the dark with out injury to himself or others
Isn't: Has to ask for help when undoing the tabs on a diaper

Is: When he hears the baby late at night he say's "Go back to sleep, I've got it"
Isn't: Hears the baby and say's "She'll go back to sleep....Maybe"

Is: Amazed when he sees you've cleaned the kitchen and taken care of the baby all in the same day
Isn't: Can't believe you still haven't taken your morning shower by the time he gets home at night

Is: Leaves home with a burp cloth still on his shoulder
Isn't: First cleans spit up off of himself then cleans up the baby

Is: Believes Desitin is one of the most indispensable things in life
Isn't: Calls the Dr. in horror to describe the red bumps all over the baby's bottom.

Is: Has a preferred brand of diapers and he can tell when you buy the cheap ones
Isn't: Has no clue as to what the Cloth vs. Disposable debate is about

Is: Vacuums if he thinks the floor may be dirty
Isn't: Washes the bottles and nipples in cold water only

Is: Tells everyone the baby got its good looks from you
Isn't: Doesn't think the baby looks like anyone yet

Is: Accepts spit up as a part of life
Isn't: Still can't tell the difference between a burp cloth and a washcloth

Is: Turns the car around when he realizes you both forgot to pack the binky
Isn't: Turns the car around because he forgot to tape the game

Is: Agrees that the outfit your mom bought for the baby is cute
Isn't: Wants to know why everything has ducks or bears on it

Is: Goes to the store to buy extra nursing pads
Isn't: Asks why the front of your shirt keeps getting wet spots

Is: Can make a bottle and hold the baby at the same time
Isn't: Suggest putting extra formula powder in the bottle to make it more filling

Is: Has trouble going to work because he misses the baby
Isn't: Thinks you would be glad to go back to work

Is: Makes up is own endearing terms for your little one
Isn't: Calls the baby "Champ" & "Sport"

Is: Can't stay out of Toy's R Us
Isn't: Thinks the baby can play and like his computer golf game

Is: Ask if you want to take another blanket or sweater for the baby
Isn't: Asks "Do we really need to take all this stuff"

Is: Brings the stroller, carseat and vibrating infant seat into the resturant
Isn't: Thinks the baby will just sleep at the resturant

Is: Can't stop taking pictures even when the baby is asleep or crying
Isn't: Thinks the baby should smile everytime he tries to take a picture

[Julia Kimber]

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