It seems like yesterday I was standing in the hospital, watching my son be born. My hand was turning red from my wife's grasp. The doctors and nurses were yelling, my wife was screaming, my son's head popped out and he began screaming too. The whole time I was just standing there trying to catch my breath.
Since that moment, I've began to realize that life is so much bigger than mine. It's amazing to see the progress my son has made in a little over a year. Now he is getting into everything, and although at times he can be a little burden, he’s also a huge part of my motivation. It's been a struggle at times, getting used to changing diapers, giving baths, and feeding him. But overall he’s been a great blessing in my life.
Then, just when I start to think I’m doing a pretty good job, and I start getting used to the whole father thing, my wife tells me she is pregnant again!
My name is Dennis Ottosen and I currently live in Fort Atkinson with my wife and son. I am a junior at UWW and I’m majoring in Journalism with a Multimedia minor. I transferred to UWW after graduating from MATC with my associate degree in Liberal Arts. I plan on being a writer.
Dennis,
ReplyDeleteIt’s awesome to hear how much you’re succeeding despite the fact that you have your hands full. I don’t know personally how big of a responsibility having a child is, but I can only imagine the time you put into being a father. Good luck with your studies and the all important fatherhood.
Dennis,
ReplyDeleteI could tell right off the bat that you were a writer by the format you laid this post out and by the imagery you portrayed here. I must say, I actually learned a bit here just from how you grabbed my attention.
It’s good to hear that you are progressing as a father and hopefully by the time your new born comes you'll be more than ready for that bundle of joy.