Stella's Day @ the Pool - May 23, 2010

Stella got to go swimming with Grandpa and Daddy on Sunday ... and she loved every minute of it splish splashing in her grandparents pool!

Manhood for Amateurs: Reflections from Fatherhood

Well it has now been 4 1/2 months since Stella has been born, which in and of itself is incredible because it feels like it was just yesterday that I witnessed the birth of my daughter. Looking back at the past few months I have to say that I am still continually in awe of that little girl ... she is literally the center of my world and I look forward to watching her grow. My one regret is that I don't get to spend nearly as much time with her as I would like ... between teaching and graduate school I feel like I am missing so much. I know that Stella loves me from the way she smiles and giggles when we are together, but it is still very hard to get up in the morning and leave her to go to work or go to College Station for class.

I have also found I am constantly worried - not only about her, but in my abilities as a father. I am always thinking am I being a good father? Could I be better? Will she know how much I love her? I know this is probably not unusual for new fathers - I just want to make sure that Stella always understands that she and her mother are my number one priority.

When it is all said and done like most parents I wish for the best for my child and that she knows that I am always there for her no matter what ...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 2010

Today is Lauren's first Mother's Day as an actual Mom - and she is a WONDERFUL Mother to Stella and wife to me. We love you honey!!

Stella is 4 months!

Stella stats -
13.5 pounds (48th percentile)
25 inches (75th percentile)

She has really grown!!! No longer in the 1-2 percentile that she was in two months ago - yeah!!!