Growing Up

Hello Readers!

This post is all about my baby Clara. She has changed so much over her first two months of being on this earth. Even her personality has changed. She is definitely starting to become a little person of her own. It brings me so much joy to think that i get to witness her whole growing process, and that i get to guide her through life. And to teach her whats right, and whats wrong. I cant wait till that age where all ill hear is, daddy whats this, daddy whats that, why this daddy, why that daddy. I want to be there to tend for every need and to answer every question she asks.

I just want to share a personal moment i had with Clara this past week. Courtnee had to run some arrands so me and the baby layed down and watched tv together. We were all snuggled up and warm and relaxed, and i just thought it was the most perfect place to be.

Courtnee and Clara have been staying over at my house almost every day of the week now. Its great! Although, the stress does build up and things get tough, but all i hve to do is look into my baby's face and every negative feeling melts away.

Well readers, tune in on Thursday to hear more.

Moving In

Hello readers! I have a couple of things that i wnat to tell you that have happened over the past couple pf days.

First, Courtnee and i are trying to convince my parents to let her move in with us. Not only will it be much easier, it will give me more time for me to spend time withe her and the baby. My parents are just worried about us breaking up. If that happened it would become very uncomftorble. But, i know deep down, that we wont.

Secondly, Courtnee and i got a chance to go visit some friends, Kelsey and Steven, who are also teen parents. I enjoytalkingabout things that usual teens cant talk about to eachother. For example, Babies in general, diapers, baby clothes, formula, the latest and greatest baby accessories, and oddly enough poop.

Tune in on Thursday and ill update you even more!

First Laugh!

Hello readers. I have exciting news to share with you! My baby girl Clara Belle laughed for the first time on Wednesday! I am so glad that i was able to experience it, and i hope it happens again this weekend when she comes to visit.

Recently, we have decided for the girls to visit on Tuesday and Wedmesday nights as well. Wich is great because i get to see them five days out of the week instead of three. Nothing thrills me more then knowing i get to spend more time with the people i love.

Im sorry there wasnt much to say for this week. Been very busy trying to manage school and still be able to practice my music and other hobbies.

See youm on Monday!

New Feelings

Hello readers. I have decided that i will be updating my blog two days a week now instead of one. I will be updating my life as a teenage father every Monday and Thursday. With that being said, I would like to share with you some of the things that went on with the baby's most recent stay.

This weekend i definitely had the work cut out for me. I found myself moving a million miles per second. Doing laundry, cleaning up the house, moving things around, in between diaper changes, feedings, and putting the baby to sleep. It helped me understand what it really takes to take care of a child.

Me and Courtnee had an interesting conversation this weekend on the fact that, we are in charge of another human life. Your problably saying, duh Thad you should have felt that in the beginning, but you dont. You dont feel it until you hold your baby and look her straight in the eyes and she looks back. Its an instant connection between father and daughter that, to me, feels absolutely extrordinary. I also find myself seeing other people's babies in public and instantly thinking of Clara.

Well readers, thats all i have for now. But tune in on Thursday and read the newest on being a teenage dad.

Different Places, Different Faces

This weekend, my girlfriend Courtnee and our baby girl Clara Belle came to visit. And like always, we had a great time together. But this certain weekend happened to be labor day weekend. So, our little girl got to meet all new people, and at the same time, got to experience completely different places. It was also a new experience for me. Courtnee and I also got to go out on our own and be normal teenagers for a couple of hours. That may sound harsh, but really its not. Like ive said before, Courtnee and I had go from being teenagers to being parents in a matter of minutes. But, at the same time we still need to get away and be together as a teenage couple. And we have managed to stay pretty close as a couple. So, that concludes my entry for this week. See you next monday!

Introduction

Hi. My name is Thad, and I am a teenage father. My daughter, Clara Belle, was born July 23rd at 12:27 p.m. My life has definitely changed since she was born, but it has all been for the best. I am happy to say that me and the mother are still together, and plan to be for a long time. Life, in the beginning, was definitely hard. My mindset had to change from a 16 year old boy, to a 16 year old father. I can tell you right now that it was not a change that was easy to make. And there were some rough times, but me and my girlfriend Courtnee managed to push through them. I will be coming to you once a week, updating you on how my life has changed and what my life is like as a teen father.