#XandersArrival : 10 Things I Want Him To Know

10.)  Your name: "Your name [Alex] was inspired by a television character on the show Grey's Anatomy."

9.) "Please take it easy on me, I am new at this.  If you start crying and I hand you to your mother, its not because I don't love you. It's because I don't milk in my boobs."

8.) "I will never lie to you. However, throughout your childhood, there may be very creative ways I may use to omit the truth. The reasoning for this is only to keep you focused on what's important in your journey through life.

7.) "You will NOT…I repeat…NOT be a Jedi. The Jedi life sucks, you deserve an Imperial Dreadnought to command."

6.) "Bros before hoes, sons before huns, and moms above EVERYTHING.”

5.) "Whatever happens between you and your mother, always remember that she is ALWAYS right and NEVER wrong. I've been fighting that battle [and losing] for years, it's not worth it, trust me."

4.) "If you are terrible at something, I will let you know. I will also let you know the two options.  You can work hard and get proficient or you can accept being terrible at whatever the task is. Just know that if you have no desire to work to improve 'said' task, hobby, or skill I will have no desire to involve myself with helping you if you are unwilling to put in the effort."

3.) “Everything I do, is for you. It sounds cliché. I know. Every person in our family has a role. My main role is to have daydreams about the worst case scenario of every situation we encounter. For example, when your mother asks why her toddler is bubble wrapped with pillows duct taped to him, it’s because dad prepared you for a day without injury. You’re welcome.”

2.) “My expectation is that you and your siblings will do great things to contribute to the world. There are like 6 billion people in the world. Show your worth to mankind. Make a difference.”

1.) “You aren’t me. You are your own person. Between your siblings and parents you’ll have an environment rich with experienced advice and unconditional love. Regardless of your life choices as long as they are logically executed and have love and respect fueling them; I will love you. Be yourself. As long as you love who you are, I’m sure I will love you too.”

Love #PhantomDad