The count is at T-1 hour and counting, and I have this conversation going through my head.
"FPA, Houston, T-1 Hour to go. System Check."
"Houston, FPA, All systems go."
"Are you sure?"
"As sure as I can be."
"You do know that you can't just send them back once they are there, right?"
"Affirmative, Houston."
"What will you do if..........."
"We'll do what other parents have done, and belt in for the ride, houston."
Am I bit nervous? Sure, but this is what most new parents must feel like. We'll have three kids under 4, and with their arrival 22 years of living on my own and 3 years of marriage, without kids, will change, and of course I'm a bit nervous.
Of the questions that go through my head, the most important is: "Will I be a good parent?"
The Answer: Only time will tell. I'm sure I'll get ribbing from my sister about the way we raise the kids and how we treat them. It should be interesting to see which way of nurturing works best: my sisters mercurial parenting style, or our calm style of parenting.
But like any one in the armed forces can tell you, "Your plans never survive the first meeting with the enemy."
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Ah brother dear....we parent to each individual child's needs. Shaleigh needs a firm hand and at time a mommy melt down. Know that I am as always here to support you and Kristie like a wonderful sister. You know you can send them to me when you need a break.
ReplyDeleteAs for will you make a wonderful dad....of course look at the way your niece loves you and always asks for Uncle Lee. I of course have faith in you and Kristie you are in for a ride and a joyful one at that for the rest of the duaration