It's Apparent I'm A Parent

Do you remember when the Family Circus cartoonist would do "It's Apparent You're a Parent"? Well, now that's me. I've come to realize in the last few days that not only am I a parent, but it's pretty obvious that I am. Here's a few reasons why:

• Every surface in my living room is covered in baby supplies. And I mean every surface.
  
• There is no day when Charissa doesn't have the most adorable clothing on, and she looks especially good when we go out. Me ... well I seem to be living in a rotating supply of t-shirts, stretchy pants, and my hair thrown up in a knot.
• When we go anywhere it looks like we're going on a week long vacation with all the gear I'm hauling. It's all for her, and we hardly use any of it while we're out. But - we've got it!
• I no longer count time in hours but in feedings.
• Half of the laundry I do is pink. And I don't wear pink.
  
• I've made up songs about eating, sleeping, pooping, bathing, changing clothes, and crying. None are really award winning, but Charissa seems to like them.
• I'm very excited to tell anyone who asks how much my daughter weighs.
  
• Being spit on is a daily occurrence.
• I don't know what movies are out, who popular singers are, or how any team is playing in any sport, but I do know the physical, social, and developmental milestones for the first 12 months.
• I've tried to give a pacifier to a friend. She refused my offer.

My life is fun. :)