This is the story of a man who, fourteen months ago, became a dad (yes, that would be me). This may sometimes sound like fiction, but it’s not. Honestly, I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or not. I’m completely new to the world of parenthood. Hell, up until the baby showers, yes I said showers, words like Boppy, passy (the life saver that is the pacifier), Madela, and Boogie Wipes didn’t belong to my vocabulary. I’m not touching the whole topic on breastfeeding either.
For someone who likes to know where I’m going, I’ve never felt more lost than changing a diaper at 2 am. Especially when one eye refuses to open out of principle that I’m supposed to be sleeping. One thing is for sure, I wouldn’t change a thing. If you have kids, you know what I’m talking about. If you don’t, you should try it someday.
One morning I awoke to some interesting sounds coming from my son. Those cute, cooing noises quickly turned into screams for his bottle. It was at that moment, I decided to start this blog. I have no idea where this is going to go. I just know I need to write. We’ll see what this blog evolves into, as I evolve through fatherhood.
Update: I’m implementing a posting schedule here on The Evolving Dad. Since content is king, please expect a post every Wednesday and Sunday mornings.
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Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy.
Vince, The Evolving Dad
The Dad In Me 
welcome to fatherhood, my friend. You’re life has changed forever. Write away.
Life has changed, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Fatherhood has been grand…but there are moments when trading it in for how things were will pop up. Hopefully the blog will help in those moments.
Yes, there have been some moments where I’ve paused to remember what like was like. In the end however, life is about change and in this, I’m very glad for the change.
Vince, Welcome to fatherhood! I’ve been at it for nearly a decade now, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. In fact, I quit teaching so I could be a stay-at-home dad (my wife earns more than I ever did anyway.) My basic bit of advice, take lots of pictures and always try to live in the moment. It goes VERY fast. I remember giving my nine-year old his first bath at home when he was just four days old. Now he plays Nintendo, is in Cub Scouts and loves archery.
I’ll be looking forward to what you have to say in your new blog.
Congratulations,
Bill Miller
Thanks Bill! Yes, I’ve become quite the photographer with the little guy. I appreciate the kind words and the advice.
Vince
Hi Evolving Dad! I was recently nominated by a fellow blogger for the Reality Blog Award. I’m still new to blogging, so wasn’t quite sure what this was about, or how others feel about these types of nominations. But one of the parameters of the award is that I need to nominate blog authors whom I think deserve recognition and praise. You are certainly one of those authors. I have thoroughly enjoyed your blog, and have nominated you. You can check it out here: http://undeaddad.com/2013/01/10/the-reality-blog-award/
Thank you for your blog. In gratitude I want to give you a Versatile Blogger award nomination! Happy writing! http://geekybooksnob.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/a-moment-of-gratitude/
You are on a fine journey. All the best. It goes by so quickly.
Yes, I’m realizing just how quickly the little one, well becomes not so little. Thanks for the good words and for reading.
Hej! I have awarded your blog the Liebster Award. You can check out the details here: http://familynomadic.wordpress.com/2013/02/12/paying-it-forward-the-liebster-award/
congratulations DAD, and thanks for the ping back!!
Thank you and you’re welcome.
“Especially when one eye refuses to open out of principle that I’m supposed to be sleeping.” – So THAT’S the reason! lol I always wondered why one eye wouldn’t cooperate in the middle of the night!
Congratulations to you and your wife, btw! 😀
Thanks!