Boy, has my life changed. I say
this, not surprisingly, but more of a reflection. I knew, Lord did I know, that
our lives were about to be flipped upside down once Harrison arrived, the
extinct of how much change was yet to be determined. 8 days in, 5 days of being
home, has proved to be quite the adventure for the Tyler household.
Before we dive into my crazy
thoughts: Here are who our boys are named after.
Harrison: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Henry_Harrison.
The cool thing about Harrison is he was the 9th President. He was also the first President to die in office. And who took over???? That's right you history buffs. John Tyler!!! My great great (how ever many greats it is) Uncle.
The cool thing about Harrison is he was the 9th President. He was also the first President to die in office. And who took over???? That's right you history buffs. John Tyler!!! My great great (how ever many greats it is) Uncle.
Wouldn't say he was a good President, in fact, most would say he was horrible. But none-the-less. Their campaign was Tippecanoe and Tyler Too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tippecanoe_and_Tyler_Too
My vote for Middle name was John, which was Emily's Dad and Brother's. So, Harrison John Tyler...Cool I know. ha. But it was her choice, and Russell won out, which I like just as much. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tippecanoe_and_Tyler_Too)
Truman: (Cat): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_S._Truman
Sir Winston McGruen of Dogwood (Winston
for short): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston_Churchill
So there you go, enjoy those links.
What
promoted this whole “Boy has my life changed,” was from Friday night. We had 2
of our very dear friends over for dinner and a few drinks, Andy & Brooke Saitz. We sat around,
chatted, Andy and I had a few more drinks than the wife’s, watched 2 episodes
of Duck Dynasty and by 10:00 we were all exhausted and ready for bed. Emily and
I went to bed and I thought: Man, I had a great evening, got to spend time with
great friends, have a few drinks. Then I laughed. 7 years, this would have been
the worst evening ever, I don’t think Andy & Brooke would ever come back
over. I look at the college girls that I coach and they tell me about their fun
weekends, and I remember the days, but I don’t miss them any more. And to be
honest, I am not sure what point me missing those days past, but next thing I
know, I am 31, 2 boys, live in Suburbia and having an evening to 10:00 with
friends wears me out!
But,
as always, I digress. Back to the boys.
Harrison is small. He was born 1lb and 1” smaller than Jackson on
Monday. I feel like I will break his legs when I change his diaper. Total
opposite of Chunky McGee, Of the Charts Jackson. Friday he went to the doctor
and he has lost 13% of his body weight, he was down to 6 lbs. Not a 5-alarm
fire, but something of minor concern. We had to bulk this kid up…fast. We spend
the weekend feeding him every 2-3 hours, like it not. Lance Armstrong stopped
by with a needle and said this will help, but we told him to go away. Go back 3
days later and he had put on 14 ounces! In the words of Cartman…”BEEFCAKE” So Harrison
needed to bulk up, I am still fighting this stupid cough for a week, but we
keep on keeping on.
Tonight was my first night alone
with the boys. Emily went with her Mom to see Carrie Underwood, whom I have NO
interest in listening to…staring at yes…but listening to…no. Overall, great
night for me. Jackson went to bed, as always, without any fussing, I am waiting
to feed Harrison and put him to bed, then have a drink, bowl of popcorn, veg
out and off to bed. This whole 2 kids thing is easy. HA HA HA.
So
far, the hardest thing is just getting the whole family moving. Trying to get
Harrison ready with Jackson running FULL speed everywhere has been the biggest
challenge. For the most part, Harrison just sleeps. Jackson does love his
little brother, although he just doesn’t know how to be gentle. He wants to hug
him, but he will squeeze him like Tommy Boy. 8 days in, he has not really shown
much sign of jealously. Jackson and I have gotten to spend a lot of time
together though, which I cherish those times.
Emily
has been an angel, as normal. She has been getting up in the middle of the
night with Harrison. Before all the angry Mom’s give me the rolled eyes, I
offer. I offer every night and then again in the morning. Emily likes her time
with Harrison and I like my time with my pillow, so it actually works out very
well. Again, this whole 2 kids thing is easy.
Just
like Harrison, life will continue to change every day. Every day, every week
will bring the Tyler a new challenge, and a new joy to celebrate. I look
forward to the challenges and will relish in the joys that we have.
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