ZAC to the Future: How Dad Feels About It All

Zachary,

It's been 7 weeks now and you're the most wonderful, beautiful son a father could have but you also don't sleep. I love you so much but I would love it even more if you would sleep for longer periods of time. Okay with that out of the way, we move on to one of my favorite improv games, 3 things!! (Also because people like things in threes.)

3 things that make you special:

You have amazing head and neck control. When I pick you up, you can't wait to fling your head around like a bobblehead.
Your farts are as loud as mine and that isn't easy to do.
You're a champion eater. I've never seen a baby pound that much milk in that little time.

Flinging yourself around during tummy time.

3 things I'm afraid of:

That you're going to be an explosive ball of energy and that your parents won't be able to keep up. You already kick and punch up a storm like a baby MMA fighter.
That you're going to be taller than 6 foot. You're in the 90th percentile in height. That doesn't happen to Chinese babies.
That you're gonna be a big troll when you grow up. You already troll us with your eating and sleep habits.

Helping you work on target practice with your punches.

3 things I can't wait for:

To be able to teach you to ride a bike so we can go on rides together around the neighborhood and have our own adventures.
For Mom to be able to teach you the wonders of Legos. Maybe we'll start you off with Duplos so you don't choke on any...
For you to learn how to throw and play catch. I really enjoyed those times I had in my backyard with your grandpa and I want to share that with you.