Adventures of a Family

by Jonah Elias Timetraveler Diltz Today I am sad My little heart feels hungry My mommy left for work today But I know she really loves me I will occupy my hours With the antics of my silly father I'll giggle and I'll smile though without you it can be a bother Because there isn't anyone Who understands me quite the way you do I'm content and growing healthy And the reason why is you Now I know you must be sad as well But there's no need to worry I am saving up my biggest smile So come home in a hurry.

A Father’s Day Poem Today is father’s day number one And I’m so happy to be your son You gave me my first bath, and washed me real good And changed my pooey diaper when no on else could And when we got home you helped Mom so much She would have been in bad shape if it weren’t for your loving touch. Babywising you tried but I’m so glad you quit You were getting so frustrated I thought you would spit! Then back to work you grudgingly went All day long your loving thoughts you sent Mom and I did finally work it out But without you here, I just wanted to pout. Then fussy I was when you’d walk through the door But, pa, the milk was hurtin’ me right in my core! And sorry for testing you those first few Monday nights We’ve become better buddies because of those fights. Now here comes summer and our chance to play Though Mom will be sad she won’t be with us all day But she told me that you’re the greatest Dad on the Earth And I wiggled with delight and giggled with mirth To think that I’m suc...

All of a sudden, little Jonah has become a fun little person. His hands have found their way into his mouth (entertainment!), he's been practicing rolling over onto his side, he makes all kinds of fun little noises, and he can hold onto an object for a few minutes. He has also figured out how to look from side to side when I'm holding him. As silly as all this may sound, it makes a huge difference- I know he's awake from his nap because I hear slurping noises coming from the bassinet (yum yum, those hands are tasty!). He doesn't just cry to let me know he's awake, because he's occupied, thank you very much. He's also starting to giggle just a little bit, when I bury my face in his neck and give him kisses. It's more like little squeals, but I'll tell you, NO stand up comic on the planet can make you laugh as hard as the sound of your baby laughing and being delighted. I could literally make a map of the milestones. It is so fascinating how they happ...