Today my Son experienced his first birthday, and his Daddy loved every second of it. He was able to meet twin girls of his age and let's just say they were both fighting for his affection. The best part of the day was that Walter was an upstanding Gentleman, and he treated both of his girlfriends with respect. I'm positive that neither one knew that he was simultaneously dating the other. He was sure to always kiss on the cheek and he never failed to hold their hand when going up or down a little set of stairs. I wish I could explain to y'all what being a stay at home Father has been like over the past 9 months but it is just not possible. I guess I would describe it as being in a time machine, and doing everything that I imagine my father did with me at such an age. The crazy thing is that the lady of the house allows it, because the world knows that I'm rather eccentric and this boy shall be no different.
Walter E. Maher was named after his Great Grandpa, and today I had a little talk with him about that. My boy does this thing where he hugs me for a long time and I believe it's because he just likes to listen to my beautiful raspy voice. The truth is that his namesake had one of the most powerful voices the airwaves had ever been blessed with. I tell you this because I firmly believe my my Grandpa's spirit resides within my boys soul. I know all parents say that they have the happiest child, but I have to tell you all...Walter just doesn't get upset about anything. The only time he gets upset is when he goes too long without seeing a boob, and hey, can you blame him? I know I can't, because I'm the exact same way. Happy Birthday, Buddy.
The above picture illustrates the way Walter and I spend our days...We have problems getting out of our pajama's and we enjoy going to Target and searching for all the single toddlers (he, not I). I know I've told you that I never really bought into any of the rules of parenting, but it really is true. I've let this dude do his thing and I feel he is flourishing as a result. The world we live in is not conducive to raising a child, and yet I've relished the challenge. I started this blog with the idea that I would give tips and tricks, but the truth is that I have none. I, honestly, just let Walter do his own thing during the days. I allow him to engage me first and I've found that it makes a world of difference. The one thing that will happen this next year is that we will be starting a Rosetta Stone together. Walter and I are going to study Spanish together. I figure it is kind of a must and I imagine a boy with blonde hair and stunning blue eyes will have so many women after him once the Latin ladies figure out my boy is a Papi Chulo!!!
I've been typing for a while now, but allow me to leave you with this. American society and our culture in general is losing its identity. Our youth are growing up with a sense of entitlement and the lack of respect is out of control. It is my goal to instill a sense of discipline within my Son that will carry on for generations. We must mold our future leaders and we must do so with love and kindness. I never thought I could love someone so much until I met the heir to my throne. Walter E. Maher is worthy of the "nightMAHER" title and God willing it shall be his at age 13.
All my love and more,
Christopher
