I've always tried to get the hubs to write a blog post. Though he always says he will, that time has yet to come. Last week I was getting my hair did and came across an article in US Weekly interviewing new celeb dads. (It was a Father's Day thing.) I laughed at many of the celeb responses and thought it would be fun to ask Craig the same questions. Especially since we're almost one entire year into parenthood. And surprisingly, he was on board with my idea to make it into a blog post! His answers are typical-Craig--sarcastic, hilarious, and a wee bit serious--so enjoy!
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The best part of being a dad is...
...the sense of responsibility and having someone look up to me. To this point, the only person who
idolized me was my wife. It’s cool to add to my posse.
I'm glad no one Instagrammed that!
I
nearly killed our kid once. That would have been an awkward photo. When
Brantley was a baby we used to frequently put him in
this baby hammock. This was perfect until he started turning over. I
was making dinner* in the kitchen and heard muffled noises coming from
the living room. Upon investigation I saw B-man's face down in the hammock,
unable to breathe. It was literally one of the
scariest moments I’ve ever had.
How I hope he takes after me:
I
hope he has my sense of competitiveness. It doesn’t matter if I’m
playing Wii with my wife, walking next to a stranger in the grocery
store, or playing Grandpa Fritz in ping pong, I want to destroy the
competition (even if they don’t know we’re competing). When channeled
properly this can be valuable in life. However, it also can get over the
top. (Side note…sorry Buckaroo, Daddy isn’t letting
you win any games of horse or Candyland. You’re going down. Character
builder.)
The trait I hope he doesn't get from me:
I am probably the most impatient person in the world. Don’t be like that. It sucks for everyone involved.
I am probably the most impatient person in the world. Don’t be like that. It sucks for everyone involved.
The most important lesson I will teach my child:
Be responsible and work hard. If a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing right. Always be on time when someone else is expecting
you. Value your family. And make sure you have fun. Be goofy.
What I learned about myself after I became a dad:
Little
man can sure make Daddy emotional. Thinking back to the day we found
out that Brantley may have fluid on the brain and all
of the difficulties we’d be facing, and fast-forwarding to the
super-active, healthy baby we have now, certainly puts a lump in my
throat.
I can't wait to teach my son...
...about sports. It will be fun to take him to sporting events and explain the rules of the game. And then we’ll come home and play those games where I will immediately destroy him. (Character builder)
I'm better at getting Brantley to calm down and fall asleep on my chest than Mom.
Mom is better at literally everything else than me. Woman is organized.
I can't wait to teach my son...
...about sports. It will be fun to take him to sporting events and explain the rules of the game. And then we’ll come home and play those games where I will immediately destroy him. (Character builder)
I'm better at getting Brantley to calm down and fall asleep on my chest than Mom.
Mom is better at literally everything else than me. Woman is organized.
I look forward to when my baby is old enough to...
...mow the freaking yard and weed eat. Really, I look forward to playing catch and kicking the ball back and forth.
When he's older, my child will probably be embarrassed by...
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*This is the wife saying that doesn't happen often.
So there you have it! And, of course, I can't expect the hubs to answer the questions without doing the same myself...so here are my answers in regards to being a mom!
So there you have it! And, of course, I can't expect the hubs to answer the questions without doing the same myself...so here are my answers in regards to being a mom!
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The best part of being a mom is...
...the feeling of purpose and the sense of fulfillment. Sure, I've always had purposeful and fulfilling things in my life (work, hubby, dog, family, friends), but something is different about having a child. I feel like I did what was expected of me as a human being - to procreate and keep the world's population going!
I'm glad no one Instagrammed that!
It was an early morning. Brantley was crying and I was carrying him downstairs to avoid waking up the hubs. I wasn't quite awake myself and slipped on one of the last few stairs. I fell down the remaining one or two, but held onto Brantley as tightly as I could. He cried harder and I felt horrible. As crazy as this sounds, it was only a few weeks ago...I went almost an entire year and only fell down the stairs with him once! :)
How I hope he takes after me:
How I hope he takes after me:
My optimism. I'm a very optimistic person and always look for the best in others. That and my above-average math skills.
The trait I hope he doesn't get from me:
My clumsiness. See two questions above.
My clumsiness. See two questions above.
The most important lesson I will teach my child:
Be respectful of others--of their ideas, beliefs, opinions, and property. When you go to someone's house, don't do anything I wouldn't allow at home. Don't expect respect if you don't give it. And if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all.
What I learned about myself after I became a mom:
I'm much stronger (mentally, physically, emotionally) than I gave myself credit for. And...I enjoy waking up early, even on weekends!
I can't wait to teach my son...
I can't wait to teach my son...
How to be a self-sufficient, good person--how to cook, how to clean, and how to be a good friend/husband. Also, about Mommy's alma matter, the University of Iowa!
I'm better at knowing Brantley's day-to-day schedule and his wants/needs than Dad.
Dad is better at calming Brantley and getting him to fall asleep than me.
I'm better at knowing Brantley's day-to-day schedule and his wants/needs than Dad.
Dad is better at calming Brantley and getting him to fall asleep than me.
I look forward to when my baby is old enough to...
...have a conversation with me and tell me stories. Kids' stories are always so cute!
When he's older, my child will probably be embarrassed by...
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See, wasn't that fun? Thanks, US Weekly, for the inspiration, and, if any blogger moms want to steal the questions, feel free!
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