Hey Jude
Jude Russell Martin was born at 3:51pm on February 2nd, 2009; groundhog day I believe, and my life will never be the same.
I am over tired, awe-struck, in love, scared, excited and confused all at once.
Babies are one of those relationships that are not by the book. Okay, no relationship should be by the book, but with babies you really have no choice, they are all about teaching you how to roll with the punches and be flexible, which I might add is one my resolutions for this year.
It is almost as if all my comforts are being challenged and Jude is seeing if I am really into this, or if I was into the “idea” of having a baby.
Do you ever wonder how many of the things you are into are simply ideas you love, but not really something you are willing to put the effort into?
After taking part in the birth of our son, my wife amazed me and still does now for her love for our baby boy. She is very into this.
I am realizing how into this I am too. But it has taken some severe life changes to understand that there are probably many things that I am into “in theory” but if push came to shove I may not follow trough.
I am taking some time off teaching at toh for the next two months and I hope to look at some of the things that I think I am passionate for (and others from toh say they are) and explore if we are really into them. Because it’s one thing to talk about dreams and ideas you have for life, but if they were to stare you straight in the eye at 3am and tell you that they need you to rock them to sleep for the next hour, would you be willing?
Tags: baby, Jude, relationships
Well said. I am quite guilty of “idea love.” But rarely recognize it until someone challenges me to follow through.
And congrats on beginning the adventure of a lifetime
Congratulations mate. He looks beautiful…..
Welcome to the next chapter!
Man —- first congrats! I am happy for the both of you.
As for the “idea” versus the reality… I feel you on that. But I’ve also learned that without the hard parts the benefits aren’t as rewarding anyways. It takes greater love to do the hard parts… which, in my opinion, also makes it better.
I know, that you too will make fantastic parents. And if you guys ever need anything from me… just ask.
congrats again and I wish you many arrows in your fists and quivers!
Congrats! They do mess with your schedule, but as our buddy Doy told me when I became a father, Once you have kids, it’s structure or death! I recommend Baby Wise, the I Ching of baby sleep.
Pretty cool how quick you get “really into this”, eh? I remember telling Liv, I sure love you, and you haven’t even done anything yet.
What is so great about baby-wise. can you give me some coles notes?