The day started when I woke up just before 8am. I had to get Blake up since I heard him stirring inside his pack and play. I heard him moving around in my sleep. That has been a talent I've gained in recent months since he came into the world.
I took care of Blake's diaper duties when I woke up and a couple other times throughout the afternoon when I was home. When I wasn't working for him, I held him, played with him, lifted him up, and put him in the swing to go to sleep.
I love holding my little Blake like a football. I get to see his beautiful head and sometimes smiling face. I love to see him smile without any of his teeth. Soon, he's gonna have his first tooth, and I'm gonna be told about it.
I got the chance to play cars with Ben while my wife was taking good care of Blake. I built our car track in his bedroom and we put cars onto the track. We moved them round and round the track on the floor. The red car did not move on its own on the track. I had to move it around by my own hand. I wanted to see if Ben was interested in playing cars with me. I think he was. We had a great time playing together.
Ben and I had an interesting adventure during lunchtime. He was constantly whining, so I had to give him some goldfish crackers to eat. I thought I did a good thing for him. So we did some lunch in the dining room. I tried to feed him some tacos after his snack. He didn't eat any of his lunch much to my disappointment.
I really wanted Ben to eat so that I could give him some of his yummy birthday cake. Alas, I could not give it to him. I had to be the good parent in not giving in to him. He later redeemed himself by drinking most of his milk before I put him down for his nap. He started to sleep well before I started heading out the door for the day.
Here at work, I feel a little bit accomplished tonight as I reached out to someone to see if I can better my career moving forward. I did so in order to help me better provide for my family. My family is the most important part of my life to date.
I'm about to finish up work here at CBS46, rest up, and go at it all over again tomorrow for the good of the Irwin family.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Being a daddy on April 25, 2015
I did it again :-(. I hit my snooze button three times before I finally woke up. I should be more excited about walking up because that's when I get to see my family for the first time. I should be running to see my little Benny Ben Ben.
My whole family had fun at home, playing with my toys, Ben's toys, and toys that weren't toys. We also decided to have a special fun day out in Kennesaw :-)
Kelly and I took Ben to once upon a child so that we could get Ben and Blake some new clothes. our goal was to get both of them some cool summer clothes. I think we did that. I also had my eye on some Georgia Tech gear for Ben.
The hard parts for me were corralling Ben and finding some sports clothes for them. I prefer to go find some Braves and Falcons gear. I don't think I saw any. CBS46 Meteorologist Paul Ossmann wants me to send him pictures of the babies in some San Diego Chargers gear, and I promised him that I would.
Ben was so interested in playing with toys that were not his. I got a little nervous trying to control him. I wanted to let him run around while doing so safely. I worried that he would break something and we would have to pay for it.
Ben was not happy; he was crying near the end of the clothes-shopping process. He was happy as long as I let him play with used (clean) diaper pails and run around the store. We got into some trouble (i.e. Ben crying) when we took hold of him like good parents do.
We got so upset with Ben that we decided to not go out to eat. Instead, we brought lunch from Chick-Fil-A home. We did better by eating grilled chicken sandwiches with a little bit of fried and fruit. We got Ben some yummy chicken nuggets, fruit, and a sweet juice box.
Even though Ben is a lot of work to keep up with, I truly cherish all the moments I have with him.
Sadly though, I work weekends. On weekends, it is time for me to go to work for the evening. I'll think about Ben and our soon to be born Blake as I sit here in my edit bay.
I love you son.
My whole family had fun at home, playing with my toys, Ben's toys, and toys that weren't toys. We also decided to have a special fun day out in Kennesaw :-)
Kelly and I took Ben to once upon a child so that we could get Ben and Blake some new clothes. our goal was to get both of them some cool summer clothes. I think we did that. I also had my eye on some Georgia Tech gear for Ben.
The hard parts for me were corralling Ben and finding some sports clothes for them. I prefer to go find some Braves and Falcons gear. I don't think I saw any. CBS46 Meteorologist Paul Ossmann wants me to send him pictures of the babies in some San Diego Chargers gear, and I promised him that I would.
Ben was so interested in playing with toys that were not his. I got a little nervous trying to control him. I wanted to let him run around while doing so safely. I worried that he would break something and we would have to pay for it.
Ben was not happy; he was crying near the end of the clothes-shopping process. He was happy as long as I let him play with used (clean) diaper pails and run around the store. We got into some trouble (i.e. Ben crying) when we took hold of him like good parents do.
We got so upset with Ben that we decided to not go out to eat. Instead, we brought lunch from Chick-Fil-A home. We did better by eating grilled chicken sandwiches with a little bit of fried and fruit. We got Ben some yummy chicken nuggets, fruit, and a sweet juice box.
Even though Ben is a lot of work to keep up with, I truly cherish all the moments I have with him.
Sadly though, I work weekends. On weekends, it is time for me to go to work for the evening. I'll think about Ben and our soon to be born Blake as I sit here in my edit bay.
I love you son.
Monday, November 23, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Ben on April 24, 2015
I should have woken up earlier than I did today. It was 6:30AM.
Then it was 7, then 7:09am, 7:18, almost 7:30 before I finally woke up.
I always check the TV news websites for the latest industry news and
gossip before I get out of bed.
The best part of my day is when I see my son Ben as he's getting up and awake/ I get to pick him up, give him his sippy cup of milk, and give him lots and lots of kisses. The hard part of being a dad is administering diaper changes and redirecting him.
My Ben didn't seem too interested in playing toys today. I made him mad when I took away the mouse from Kelly's computer, butt-pasts tube, and when I redircted him from palces he didn't need to be.
I must suspend now as I must get Ben's lunch ready, watch/listen to "The Bold and The Beautiful", and taking a shower for my half-day at work later tonight.
I made some leftover pot roads for Ben. He also got some yummy puffs as an appetizer. At first, Ben was constantly coughing after and sometimes during his bites of lunch.
I thought I was doing the right thing by picking him up and patting him on the back. I tried to put him back down in his high chair and boy did he pitch a fit. So I put him down and ended his meal.
I know I'm the parent, and I have to be firm. I have a heart too, but I have to be firm. I know what it was like to be a kid once.
Ben ptched a fit after I took away his "toys" like my CBS46 water bottle, TV remote, right to sit near a filthy, filthy floor, and taking him away form the park in Acworth.
Today was the first time I ever took him to the park in Acworth. I got to push him on the swing more thn 500 times, and we loved it. Also, going to the park is a good way to meet other parents so that Kelly and I could meet other people.
I got to help feed Ben some warm dinner at first. He rejected the pat roast again. We went on to feed him pieces of turkey and cheese. It got us through in a pinch.
The best part of my day is when I see my son Ben as he's getting up and awake/ I get to pick him up, give him his sippy cup of milk, and give him lots and lots of kisses. The hard part of being a dad is administering diaper changes and redirecting him.
My Ben didn't seem too interested in playing toys today. I made him mad when I took away the mouse from Kelly's computer, butt-pasts tube, and when I redircted him from palces he didn't need to be.
I must suspend now as I must get Ben's lunch ready, watch/listen to "The Bold and The Beautiful", and taking a shower for my half-day at work later tonight.
I made some leftover pot roads for Ben. He also got some yummy puffs as an appetizer. At first, Ben was constantly coughing after and sometimes during his bites of lunch.
I thought I was doing the right thing by picking him up and patting him on the back. I tried to put him back down in his high chair and boy did he pitch a fit. So I put him down and ended his meal.
I know I'm the parent, and I have to be firm. I have a heart too, but I have to be firm. I know what it was like to be a kid once.
Ben ptched a fit after I took away his "toys" like my CBS46 water bottle, TV remote, right to sit near a filthy, filthy floor, and taking him away form the park in Acworth.
Today was the first time I ever took him to the park in Acworth. I got to push him on the swing more thn 500 times, and we loved it. Also, going to the park is a good way to meet other parents so that Kelly and I could meet other people.
I got to help feed Ben some warm dinner at first. He rejected the pat roast again. We went on to feed him pieces of turkey and cheese. It got us through in a pinch.
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Being a daddy on April 23, 2015
Today didn't seem all that remarkable. I mean, I had the day off and enjoyed my time with my family. I love seeing my wife on the days she works from home. I love seeing Ben here at home enjoying us and being a kid. I mean, he's only one, but you'd never know it just by seeing him run around the house and run on our couch.
As a daddy, I have to instill good examples and values of being a sports fan. He doesn't have to root for the same teams as my wife and I do. I really hope Ben will take to being a Braves fan. If he does, it is my hope in Ben's lifetime that the Braves are good again. I want to see the look on his face when they Braves make the playoffs, advance round-by-round, and then win it all.
Right now, I'll settle for Ben being happy and doing the hot dog dance to Mickey Mouse. It's clear to us that Ben is a cartoon, baby show, Special agent Oso, and Mickey Mouse fan.
I love to chase Ben around the house and play toys with him. He's really good at scattering things around the living room. He like to play with "Rocky" the yellow transformer. I can hear "rocky" say things to Ben. I can hear his voice in my sleep. 'Rocky Reporting For Duty.'
One of my sacred duties as a daddy is administering bed time. I love feeding him his milk, reading books to him, and kissing him good night.
My favorite book to read to Ben to date is "I love you through and through." I really love Ben through and through yesterday, today, and tomorrow. I think I could read that book to him over and over again. I will expand his literature range by reading different books to him.
The downside to my work schedule is that I only get to do bedtime with him two nights a week at the most. I think it's a huge job and a huge honor to see Ben off to sleep. I make it a point to kiss him good night each night.
I better enjoy my free time today because tomorrow, I've got some overtime to do at my job.
I love you Kelly, Ben, baby #2, and Gandalf.
As a daddy, I have to instill good examples and values of being a sports fan. He doesn't have to root for the same teams as my wife and I do. I really hope Ben will take to being a Braves fan. If he does, it is my hope in Ben's lifetime that the Braves are good again. I want to see the look on his face when they Braves make the playoffs, advance round-by-round, and then win it all.
Right now, I'll settle for Ben being happy and doing the hot dog dance to Mickey Mouse. It's clear to us that Ben is a cartoon, baby show, Special agent Oso, and Mickey Mouse fan.
I love to chase Ben around the house and play toys with him. He's really good at scattering things around the living room. He like to play with "Rocky" the yellow transformer. I can hear "rocky" say things to Ben. I can hear his voice in my sleep. 'Rocky Reporting For Duty.'
One of my sacred duties as a daddy is administering bed time. I love feeding him his milk, reading books to him, and kissing him good night.
My favorite book to read to Ben to date is "I love you through and through." I really love Ben through and through yesterday, today, and tomorrow. I think I could read that book to him over and over again. I will expand his literature range by reading different books to him.
The downside to my work schedule is that I only get to do bedtime with him two nights a week at the most. I think it's a huge job and a huge honor to see Ben off to sleep. I make it a point to kiss him good night each night.
I better enjoy my free time today because tomorrow, I've got some overtime to do at my job.
I love you Kelly, Ben, baby #2, and Gandalf.
Being a daddy on April 22, 2015
The best part of my day is always when I see baby Ben in the morning. I get to see him smile, burst out with energy, and see his happiness shine through. Of course it doesn't hurt that he gets a warm yummy bottle or a sippy cup of milk and a clean diaper. I love singing the Clean Diaper song to him.
Next in our day of fun is father son time. We get to enjoy each other. We like going to the living room and playing with his toys, watching cartoons, and me catching him walking on our couch. An even better part usually comes later after breakfast.
After I have fun making Ben's breakfast and watching him eat it, we get ready to go to the park. I love feeding him. It's one of my favorite jobs of being a daddy.
I really love driving by my favorite city landmark here in Acworth. I do it on the way to Cauble park. I drive by Henry's Louisiana Grill and once I see that, I know to turn left to go to the park. Near the end of the drive, I see a view of Lake Acworth. Once I see that, I turn right to the parking lot and get ready for outside playtime.
Once we are at the park, Ben and I start out on the swing. For the entire time we're at the park, I am wearing the diaper bag backpack. I wear it out of fear and respect. I fear that i would be unprepared on the one day I don't have it on me.
I spend at least 20 minutes with Ben out on the swingset. I don't face him most of the time I'm there. I try to look at him when I can. I love hearing him giggle and have a good time when he's on the swing. I love to see how high I can push him, but not too high. I don't want him to fall off or have something bad happen to him.
One of the fun things I get to do with Ben is see him walk and run around the little kids' playground. He's starting to show signs of being able to climb the steps to some of the places on the playground. I make sure I shadow him very well so that he is safe. I try to give him as much freedom to move around and be a kid as I can. I have to be a good steward and be a step quicker to catch him in the event he goes somewhere he's not supposed to be.
I know now I am too big to enjoy some of the playground like Ben can. One of my favorite toys at the park that I can play with is the spinner on one side and Ben looking at a series of things spinning on the other. I like to spin and twirl things and Ben like it too. I guess he takes after his daddy in that regard.
After I let Ben run around the big green grass field at the park, it is time for Ben to drink his water. After that, it's time to go back home.
Once we get home after 11am, It's a mad dash for Ben to get ready for naptime. I make a quick sanck for him to eat and a warm bottle of milk to suck down. That way, he can go to sleep by 11:30 in the morning. Once he goes down for a nappy nap, I get his lunch ready for his trip to daycare.
Just after 1pm, it's a mad dash to get him up and ready for daycare. I hate to do it to him, but I wake him up before he's really ready to be up. I change his diaper and clothes, pack the Rogue with our stuff, and GO!
I get Ben to daycare by 1:30 pm and then let his caregivers know what needs to be done for him when he's there.
I take off and I listen to my combo of SiriusXM and FM radio on my way to work. It's not quite a sprint to get to CBS46 on time by 2:30pm. Otherwise, I would get a ticket for my speedy work.
When I leave Ben at daycare, I miss him so darn much, I wish I could be with him more and play with him and see him run around like a good little boy. When I head out to work, I leave on a good note. I give him lots of hugs and kisses so that he knows that he's loved. I know that I feel the love from Ben when I go away for the day.
Another good part of being a daddy is this: I get to do this again tomorrow.
Next in our day of fun is father son time. We get to enjoy each other. We like going to the living room and playing with his toys, watching cartoons, and me catching him walking on our couch. An even better part usually comes later after breakfast.
After I have fun making Ben's breakfast and watching him eat it, we get ready to go to the park. I love feeding him. It's one of my favorite jobs of being a daddy.
I really love driving by my favorite city landmark here in Acworth. I do it on the way to Cauble park. I drive by Henry's Louisiana Grill and once I see that, I know to turn left to go to the park. Near the end of the drive, I see a view of Lake Acworth. Once I see that, I turn right to the parking lot and get ready for outside playtime.
Once we are at the park, Ben and I start out on the swing. For the entire time we're at the park, I am wearing the diaper bag backpack. I wear it out of fear and respect. I fear that i would be unprepared on the one day I don't have it on me.
I spend at least 20 minutes with Ben out on the swingset. I don't face him most of the time I'm there. I try to look at him when I can. I love hearing him giggle and have a good time when he's on the swing. I love to see how high I can push him, but not too high. I don't want him to fall off or have something bad happen to him.
One of the fun things I get to do with Ben is see him walk and run around the little kids' playground. He's starting to show signs of being able to climb the steps to some of the places on the playground. I make sure I shadow him very well so that he is safe. I try to give him as much freedom to move around and be a kid as I can. I have to be a good steward and be a step quicker to catch him in the event he goes somewhere he's not supposed to be.
I know now I am too big to enjoy some of the playground like Ben can. One of my favorite toys at the park that I can play with is the spinner on one side and Ben looking at a series of things spinning on the other. I like to spin and twirl things and Ben like it too. I guess he takes after his daddy in that regard.
After I let Ben run around the big green grass field at the park, it is time for Ben to drink his water. After that, it's time to go back home.
Once we get home after 11am, It's a mad dash for Ben to get ready for naptime. I make a quick sanck for him to eat and a warm bottle of milk to suck down. That way, he can go to sleep by 11:30 in the morning. Once he goes down for a nappy nap, I get his lunch ready for his trip to daycare.
Just after 1pm, it's a mad dash to get him up and ready for daycare. I hate to do it to him, but I wake him up before he's really ready to be up. I change his diaper and clothes, pack the Rogue with our stuff, and GO!
I get Ben to daycare by 1:30 pm and then let his caregivers know what needs to be done for him when he's there.
I take off and I listen to my combo of SiriusXM and FM radio on my way to work. It's not quite a sprint to get to CBS46 on time by 2:30pm. Otherwise, I would get a ticket for my speedy work.
When I leave Ben at daycare, I miss him so darn much, I wish I could be with him more and play with him and see him run around like a good little boy. When I head out to work, I leave on a good note. I give him lots of hugs and kisses so that he knows that he's loved. I know that I feel the love from Ben when I go away for the day.
Another good part of being a daddy is this: I get to do this again tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
This is my first post on this site
I am a relatively new father of a one-year-old boy named Ben.
This little munchkin has grown up so fast right before my eyes since December 25, 2013. Ben has been a joy, challenge, gift, struggle, blessing, and an angel all at the same time.
I get overwhelmed when I realize that I have to start a couple of days a week with him all by myself. Then again, when I see his smiling face in the morning and I have a bottle or a sippy cup of milk ready for him, all is right in the world.
That's me and Ben up above. Does that look like the face of a daddy? Sometimes I wonder that. Sometimes I have to go back and remember that I was once a kid. I see some of myself in Ben where he does some of the same things I used to do as a child.
I have to remember to have patience, love, and a sense of humor to deal with the challenges of raising this little baby. Someone taught me very well about those three things along the way.
Happy reading as I will continue to post more and more as we get older.
Your friendly author,
Zachary J. Irwin
I get overwhelmed when I realize that I have to start a couple of days a week with him all by myself. Then again, when I see his smiling face in the morning and I have a bottle or a sippy cup of milk ready for him, all is right in the world.
I have to remember to have patience, love, and a sense of humor to deal with the challenges of raising this little baby. Someone taught me very well about those three things along the way.
Happy reading as I will continue to post more and more as we get older.
Your friendly author,
Zachary J. Irwin
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