A baby's smile just melts your heart, and Mattie Sue is one smiley little lady. She was born on March 30, and Mom and I don't fight often but we are definitely in disagreement over how old Mattie is, which is crazy because we were both in the room when she was born. My thought is that if she is born on the 30th, then every month is another notch in the stick, so you don't count the actual weeks. If she happens to get a few bonus days, then … [Read more...]
Dad by Google: First Shots
So we went to the doctor's office for Mattie's first round of medical shots. I almost passed out. It was terrifying. I'm not afraid of needles. I've been a pin cushion for the Army and Air Force for years. However, it's terrifying to watch your baby scream in pain. It's a whole different experience. I really wasn't taking the whole thing seriously as I took a photo of the docs giving her the shot. I thought it would be funny to share. Then … [Read more...]