The Kohlmans

Happy Birthday to our favorite partner and daddy!

In the past two weeks, I have come to realize that one of the very best things about becoming a parent is watching your partner become a parent. Since day one, Brad has been completely involved in everything. He changes diapers, helps me with feedings as much as he can, gives baths, plays, cuddles, talks to Lincoln... there are days when I have to ask if I want to hold the little guy outside of feedings! Brad has also taken on more than his fair share of things around the house, since I've been recovering from the c-section. He does laundry, cleans, cooks... It's really amazing. I'm incredibly blessed to have him as my partner. I don't know how moms do it when dads go back to work right away - and luckily I don't have to find out. Brad loves our little man so, so much. Cuddling Listening to (and learning all about) the Royals Nap time!

Sometimes, I feel frustrated. Sometimes, I feel lost. Sometimes, I feel lonely. Sometimes, I feel insignificant. Sometimes, I feel like I don't know how to feel. And then, I always feel grateful that I got to marry my best friend, because, without him, I might feel these things usually, or always, instead of just sometimes.  "God gave me you for the ups and downs. God gave me you for the days of doubt. And when I think I lost my way there are no words here left to say, it's true. God gave me you." Is this unnecessarily mushy or a downer? Maybe. But I don't care. It's true, and if this blog isn't to record what's been going on in all aspects of life, then I don't know what it's for...

Brad's new talent... being the naughty kid! (This is the video of "don'ts" that they made to show kids on their first day of school.)

Happy Birthday, Brad!