Teeth and Roll!!

Well, the little man broke ground on his first teeth yesterday and decided to roll-over for dad this morning. It is hard to believe he is already 4.5 months old. It is harder to believe he has teeth and is rolling over. I have never been a nostalgic baby lover, but this little guy has me whipped. I was actually bummed to see those first teeth come in, and just kept thinking how I didn't want him to grow up. His dexterity and coordination is moving along quickly, and I now look into his eyes curious about who he is to become, and not who he is. Obviously, as a father, all priorities in life fall second to the successful raising of your progeny. To be a key contributor in developing the lens' and filters through which he will view the world, and the forming of his critical thinking skills is an both and honor and a burden. This little guy will be a reflection of me, and remembering this fact will help me become a better man each day. As parents, our priorities are made clear. The emotional vicissitudes will remain, but the logical and loving exterior will be his guiding light. I miss the newborn I knew in the hospital, I long for the infant that couldn't hold his own bottle, I pain for baby that relied on me to flip him over; but, I am on joyous baited breath to see just who it is looking at me from behind those huge, curious eyes.