Wow! What a great day! Your baby has finally arrived and all the folks at the cop shop are happy for you (especially if you remembered the cigars - even the ladies will join in to help celebrate God's gift.) There is a lot of talk about a future police officer and you are saying " No way".
If you are the Mom you wonder about leaving the job. Should you stay home, will the job be too dangerous, will you show less aggression to the bad guys and worry more about your safety? On one hand you think, " I'm already trained and good at what I do so getting another job doesn't make much sense except for the hours." One big worry is, " Will I see his/her first tooth come in? Will I see his/her first step?" Can I teach him/her to walk or will my spouse or baby sitter get all of those thrills?" Will I be too tired when I get home to spend enough time with the baby?" If you are the Dad you have a lot of the same issues. One thing is for sure, there will be a football in the crib, boy or girl!
Will you promise yourself that you will take time EVERY day to listen to your spouse's stories and, maybe just as importantly, will you take the time to sit quietly and give your spouse some quality talk time. If your spouse has been talking "baby talk" all day, he/she needs to talk to an adult. Give up some of your stories and listen to theirs.
Remember the dates you use to go on? Get a sitter and go out to someplace special. The baby will change your life style, but he/she doesn't have to take the romance out of your life.
Take it from Mr. G. God sent us two miracles in 1966 and 1969 and we had many of the same questions. I think my biggest question was, "Will I remember to ask God for directions and not try to do everything myself?" My wife and I, along with all of you know how important your job is. There will be times when you worry about doing the "right thing". Sometimes you will and sometimes you won't. You have wonderful values or you wouldn't be a cop, trust them. As time goes on we will talk about your little gift as they go from development stage to stage. And while you are out there protecting and serving there are a few I hope you pay special attention to, yours and mine. Congratulations on being entrusted with your special gift. Now maybe you will wait for back-up! A special welcome to Little John Weary - way to go Kat & Brett!
I'm still 10-08 so call me anytime you need to talk - 512-282-3158
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