Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Words of wisdom

Okay, enough with the boring personal stuff. This blog is supposed to be about being a dad.

The first rule before the child is born is "pack a bag." You are doomed if you think you can run around the house at the last minute and cram everything you need into a suitcase. You'll forget toiletries, socks, books, cell phone, mysterious feminine products and, most important, a camera. Make a detailed list at least a month before the due date and pack it all up. Even if you plan on a home birth there is always the slim chance that you'll need to make a hospital trip and by that time you'll have been up for over 24 hours and can't think straight. If the wife accuses you of negative thinking then pack a bag in secret, or at least make a list and keep it ready.

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