Walter's First Road Trip!!

Before I begin I'd like to apologize for my lengthy absence from the blog, and make note that a 7 pound baby can produce more poop than a full grown elephant.  I became overwhelmed by the number of diaper changes and sleep became my priority.  Now that we are 5 weeks in I do believe that my energy is focused and my game is back at optimum levels.  So with all that said, how about I tell you about Walter's first road trip!?!?!

As a father I was extremely happy that Walter and I were able to convince Mommy that it would all work out when we got up to the Capital Retreat Center.  It's a Jewish children's camp in Pennsylvania and I imagine that not many 5 week old spartan's have attended in the past.  What Mommy didn't know was that Walter and I secretly planned to give her a weekend full of sleep and relaxation and that is exactly what took place.  My boy was a huge hit among the female population and even when he pooped the crowd seem to roar with approval.  All kidding aside though, I firmly believe that exposing this little fella to the beautiful features that Mother Nature has to offer is not only important, but it is essential.  

I'm not one to judge, but I will tell you that today's children seem to be spoiled by electronics in a way that is not at all healthy.  Parents give young ones gadgets just so that they will remain quiet, but the process of learning is left out.  At one point this weekend the little man and I wandered down to the creek that ran through camp and just had a little chat.  I let his feet feel the water and I could really tell that he understood his connection with the water. This is how I plan on parenting the Man who will someday be the head of the Maher family.  It was just so awesome to watch Walter make Shabbat with some of my dearest friends here in D.C.

Most people will call me crazy for believing that a boy only 5 weeks old could possibly understand what happened during the 25 hour Shabbat that took place with my class this weekend.  I will tell those same people that they are completely wrong.  My boy was in the presence of so many prayers, happiness, and two Rabbi's who understand Torah and are able to teach even to the most juvenile of minds.  Walter was so tired when we got home today that he stripped down to his diaper, wrapped up in a blanket and asked his daddy to sing him to sleep.  I, of course, obliged.

What did I learn from the last time I wrote you ask?  I learned that young men have no fear and they aren't here to just eat, sleep, poop and repeat.  My boy wanted to learn from me this weekend, and his Mother and I introduced him to Mother Nature; she smiled and gave him a little kiss on the cheek.

Yasher Koach!!!

Cheers from the Man Cave!

Christopher and Walter