chknhwk
chknhwk HalfDork
3/22/12 8:50 p.m.

A few years ago I met the most awesome woman in the world. I actually met her on a dating app on my iPhone. One of her profile pics was actually a shot of her 03 Cobra. Well one thing led to another and now we have Johnathan: (I hope the pics load, I've set the album to private.) It took me a long time to get to the point I would trust somebody again (13 years actually). My daughter is seventeen and I hardly get to see her - my previous wife left me when my daughter was 2.5. Needless to say I'm ecstatic and just basically want to show off a bit. I can't get enough of this guy! His favorite movie is Cars and he loves watching cars go by. He's very intent in his expressions as he watches them. He is a little leary of the louder ones but I think he'll outgrow that. He's so fun to watch sleep - if you're a dad or a mom you know what I'm talking about.

So yeah, I've given up a lot in the last year (track events, college, etc) and I don't really regret any of it.

BBsGarage
BBsGarage HalfDork
3/22/12 8:52 p.m.

Congrats! its good to keep them caged like that for a while

Lesley
Lesley UberDork
3/22/12 8:53 p.m.

So happy for you, congratulations!

chknhwk
chknhwk HalfDork
3/22/12 8:53 p.m.

I can't believe how quick this guy is growing! He came home from the hospital at 6lbs 5oz and was in the bottom 5% for growth. At six months he was in the top 95% for length, weight and head circumference! He's a bruiser.

Toyman01
Toyman01 GRM+ Memberand UberDork
3/22/12 9:04 p.m.

Cute kid. Congratulations!!

chknhwk
chknhwk HalfDork
3/22/12 9:09 p.m.

Thank you. Like I said, some shameless bragging but I can't help it.

BBsGarage
BBsGarage HalfDork
3/22/12 9:30 p.m.
chknhwk wrote: Thank you. Like I said, some shameless bragging but I can't help it.

As it should be.

ronholm
ronholm Reader
3/22/12 9:34 p.m.

Awesome...

I just put my twins to bed.. Dang near 2 1/2 already... it seems strange as they were just born yesterday.

They will make you crazy sometimes.. but it is worth every second.

Pete240Z
Pete240Z UltraDork
3/22/12 9:46 p.m.
chknhwk wrote: He's so fun to watch sleep - if you're a dad or a mom you know what I'm talking about.

I used to love to watch how innocent they seem when they are sleeping. You almost want to wake them up. But that is a bad idea! LOL!

EastCoastMojo
EastCoastMojo GRM+ Memberand UberDork
3/22/12 10:10 p.m.

Congrats!

Rusted_Busted_Spit
Rusted_Busted_Spit GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
3/23/12 8:39 a.m.

Congrats, and be sure to take the time to enjoy the time with him, they grow up real fast.

Conquest351
Conquest351 Dork
3/23/12 8:44 a.m.

Congrats man! Mine is 20 months old today! Seems like yesterday I found out April was pregnant. Enjoy every second man. They grow up so fast and change so quickly. Once he starts walking, it's all over. Start putting stuff up higher now so you won't be surprised when he comes walking in with scisors or a knive or something.

slantvaliant
slantvaliant Dork
3/23/12 8:48 a.m.
chknhwk wrote: So yeah, I've given up a lot in the last year (track events, college, etc) and I don't really regret any of it.

You didn't give it up - you traded.

chknhwk
chknhwk HalfDork
3/23/12 8:49 a.m.

LOL, thanks for the words of wisdom and congratulatory posts.

As you can see I DO have fun with him, he's generally a very happy baby:

Ok, it seems I can't embed youtube videos here? http://youtu.be/ZaRDaSXB-20

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
3/23/12 8:55 a.m.

Congrats! My little one is only 10.5 weeks old, but they are awesome. Sounds like you're having a blast!

4cylndrfury
4cylndrfury UltimaDork
3/23/12 8:56 a.m.

Congrats!

Rusted_Busted_Spit
Rusted_Busted_Spit GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
3/23/12 9:23 a.m.

I took both of my sons to the track for the first time when they were around 3. I wanted to be fairly sure they would keep the rea muffs on and that age they seem to understand the reason for them.

Its interesting how my going to the races have changed. I rairly go with my friends anymore, it is usually my two boys and myself and it is a much better time. They love walking the paddoc just soaking everything up where they guys I used to go with just wanted to sit the whole time and then get out as soon as the race was over.

chknhwk
chknhwk HalfDork
3/23/12 2:56 p.m.
Rusted_Busted_Spit wrote: Its interesting how my going to the races have changed. I rairly go with my friends anymore, it is usually my two boys and myself and it is a much better time. They love walking the paddoc just soaking everything up where they guys I used to go with just wanted to sit the whole time and then get out as soon as the race was over.

This. I can't wait for this. Good thing both the wifey and I race! He'll get his fill of drag racing and road racing (unless I can convert SWMBO to road racing, lol). We have fights on whether he's getting a junior dragster or a go-kart first.
Definitely a go-kart.

GrantMLS
GrantMLS Reader
3/23/12 3:15 p.m.

congrats! Mine are 4.5 monthes old.. greatest things ever.. cant wait to be able to take them to races..

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