***WARNING***
Today's blog is going to be a tad lovey dovey...and for that I apologize ahead of time.
So let's begin...
Being pregnant you get a lot of advice; from books, strangers, friends, family, various websites, and there is even a pregnancy application tracker for your phone. Technology is amazing.
For today's entry in the pregnancy tracker it is about the "New Dad-to-Be Instincts."
Erik is a wonderful dad. The way he loves Allie, cares for her, and sacrifices his own wants and needs is amazing. Being a dad seems to come so natural to him. He epitomizes everything I can hope to be as a parent.
But my pride in him as a parent doesn't end there. Several months ago, we went to visit a friend who had recently given birth. The gentleness he showed when holding the newborn, literally took my breath away. Then, my dear friend Nikki brought her little one over and Erik's face lit up. He has the sweet nurturing attitude that is wonderful to witness.
However, there are so many other things that make me proud of Erik. He is one of the smartest individuals I know, but he can also keep up with my sense of humor - which is a feat unto itself because my humor is crazy. Granted there are times when I do something goofy and the look on his face is priceless. I love the way he can dumb-down things for me, like the book, "The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology," by Ray Kurzweil. Mr. Kurzweil suggests that with technological singularity, referring to the hypothetical future emergence of greater-than human intelligence through technology, that humans can expand their bodies and minds with technology. But then Erik can easily make me laugh...I'm talking deep down-gut laugh...as seen here in a picture that we took at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.
He has shown amazing patience with me throughout the pregnancy. Quite honestly, I think I've been a real gem throughout the past several months, but the reality is I've probably been a bit of a pill. As mentioned in an earlier blog, I really wish he could read my mind. It would make things so much easier...but I just need to be realistic, which is difficult to do with these hormones. I guess the roller coaster of emotions does create a certain amount of entertainment. Needless to say, I'm grateful that Erik is so understanding and patient.
Erik has been traveling for work last week and this week. I miss him tons...even though all four pets never leave my side when I'm home these days there is a void in the house when he isn't around. He has this ability, which I'm not sure he is aware of, to calm me down, soothe my nerves - to the point where I really don't worry. For my Type A personality where my specialty is to worry about not worrying enough, this is quite an accomplishment. For that and so many other reasons I am deeply appreciative of him.
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