One more month to go until the end of this blog. On Jalen's birthday, I will reach my goal of archiving my first year as a father. A lot has changed since I first started this. As Jalen grew into this complex little guy, writing about him became harder as well. I struggled to write about anything the last couple of months. My initial thought was that there wasn't much to write about anymore because Jalen reached a point where his development became somehow repetitive, minimal and the little things he was picking up was not really worth mentioning. For instance, when he developed his pincer grasp which allowed him to pick up Cheerios, or a naptime kick he used to fight dozing off as he's being rocked to sleep. But in reality, at some point, he started to develop so quickly that I didn't know how to write about it all. Plus, things just sort of discreetly creep up on you. Like in this photo, when did he learn to sit like a little boy? Or one day I noticed that his hands got really big. I'll probably miss writing this journal but hopefully Jalen will help keep me busy.
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Congratulations Ben on this blog. I hope you'll still keep it posted. And put up a photo or two from time to time. Jalen is the luckiest little boy around. Happy New Year.
eumi knows...
im tearing up thinking about the end of this blog and, the first year of your parenthood coming to fruition. it seems like yesterday jalen was new to this world. now, when i look at his pictures i can see the comfort in his eyes. you have, and continue, shape and mold this little man into a kind and loving soul who will eventually walk this earth alone--with merely the tools you've given him. congratulations to the three of you on a wonderful first year! i will truly miss this blog, as it has allowed me to remain close even from a distance. i, too, hope your artistic nature finds its way to another project with jalen right at the center. i love you all. amy
i always looked forward to reading about your experience as a first time father and watching jalen grow so big - the cheeks, the thighs...i will miss it.
so, will jalen have a brother or sister anytime soon? -Nina
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