And so it begins....

Okay, so week has passed, and I have had time to think about the situation. The initial euphoric feelings I felt when it was revealed to my by my wife that we were expecting has been replaced by...well, actually the truth is that I'm still pretty euphoric. Am I ready for parenthood? Um, no, but who is ever really ready for something like that? I'm ready to start preparing, and I suppose it'll have to start happening soon, because by my estimate the baby will be here in June.
Wow.
I know that there will be plenty of trying times ahead, and lord knows I'll probably have diferent things to say after a few dozen 4am feedings, but I also know that this is going to be the best thing that ever happened to us. Man, I really want to be a good parent. I want to show our as-yet unborn child everything that life has to offer. I want to travel with him or her, to immerse "the bean," as we're now calling it, in the arts, sports, world affairs, and have it be smart and aware and, above all else, happy.
I promise to do my best -better than I have ever done with anything in my life.
I can't wait for you to be born, little bean....I love you already.