6 month birthday!
Our boy was born 6 months ago today. What an amazing time it has been.
6 months… it’s gone so quick, and in other ways, feel like it’s been a long time coming. When I think back to the experiences and challenges we’ve faced, it seems a little implausible that they’re all crammed into a 6 month period. But they are, and here we are.
I really struggle, sometimes, to process the fact that I am a husband and a father. I’m not sure if other men feel this way, but I really do have to make a conscious effort sometimes to acknowledge the achievements of the past few years. Not so long ago it all seemed so out of reach and not something I’d get to experience. Thankfully, all is well and I am very proud to have such a wonderful wife and a beautiful son. I can’t wait for the birthdays to unfold, and for us to start shaping a book of family experiences and memories.
We marked today’s milestone by going down by the lake and putting a candle on a cupcake. My wife and I sang happy birthday while the little lad sat there and looked a little bemused. He enjoyed the cake though, but then he enjoys most foods that aren’t mush.
We’ve already started to think about what we’ll do for his first birthday. At this stage we’re thinking of a BBQ, or perhaps a picnic. There are some lovely spots around and with any luck the weather will be warming up a bit by the time September rolls around.
I am off now to tuck my son in and give him a kiss on the cheek :)