Learning

2 weeks down...what I've learned so far:
baby socks are hard to detect when emptying the washer and like to fall out of the dryer when you open it
babies that have been 'cut' can pee really far
that 30 pack of wash cloths was not overkill
washing all the new clothes means a lot of laundry
pee and poop isn't so bad, just keeps the washer working
every house with a baby needs to have a recliner and exercise ball (rock rock, bounce bounce and repeat)
mom needs to be able to function on very little sleep
diaper rash is nothing to joke about (ouch!)
swaddling is only a substitute for holding when babies are fast asleep
Bath water for a baby needs to be cooler than you think
bathing a baby takes two people
a 6lb ball of baby has got to be 98% muscle
I need to admit that I shouldn't have thought I'd get half of those things done today
I'm glad that my nipples don't produce milk (another ouch!)
involuntary smiles are really meaningful to those watching
baby shops take you to the cleaners and you don't mind (until you get the bill)
fussy baby at 4am just means bonding time
babies conform to the abdomen while sitting on the couch really well
I thought I was ornery when hungry until now
babies have a lot of gas (or is it just a Fleming thing?)
I'm really rusty on my Beatles songs
Babies don't care if you're out of tune
all of those cute outfits will be put to use (though they can pee far, they also pee close)
cats don't like crying babies (but like to sniff them when they're sleeping)
a support group of family, friends, and neighbors is invaluable
I love making my wife breakfast every morning
coffee is good... really good
beer is good too
coming home from work is going to be double rewarding
the whole idea of reproduction is still very strange
I was mistaken when I thought this list would be short
I love being a dad