“Oh S*! I’m a dad.”

A forever thread.

Day 1: So, where's the instruction manual?
Day 2: Ok, momma moon said I have to decide on a name today. No pressure.
Day 3: We’re going home Sâsana Aṣẹ Bennett.

Speed limit is now 5mph!
Day 4: How was the first night home? It was cool, you slept all night and I woke up frantically to check if you were breathing every 30 minutes.
Day 5: *Calls mom*

Me: I’m sorry.
Mom: For what?
Me: All of it. Lol
Day 6: Oh so THIS is the real poopy, not that meconium stuff, let’s get it!

(Am I excited about poop? Yes, yes I am)
Day 7: One week down! One Million more to go!
Day 8: Was that smile for me or gas?

I’ll take it!
Day 9: Everything she does is Wowwwww 🤩🥰
Day 10: Pediatrician said you’re a star and your reflexes are on point.

She also said you didn’t gain any weight *someone insert trainer dad joke, I’m still working on mine*

(Tech you lost weight after birth but now you’re back to your original birth weight - which is normal)
Day 11: “Milk wasted” face is hilarious
Day 12: Poor momma moons boobs.

*Dads we really lucked out here.*
Day 13: You have no idea what Easter is but your grandma wants these pictures.
Day 14:

Me: Wow, I’m so happy you are a long peaceful sleeper baby girl.

Also me: Wakes up frantically to make sure you’re breathing for the 12th night in a row
Day 15: Paternity leave needs to be more attractive. I want to be this hands on all year!
Day 16: *Calls Dad*

Me: Thanks Pops.
Pops: About time. 😂
Day 17: You really and truly despise being swaddled huh?
Day 18: I love this.
Day 19: Diaper changing speed is reaching elite levels.
Day 20: Half-Dad, Half-Human pillow.
Day 21: These weekly milestones are more for me, highlighting that I have not f*’d this up.

Love you!
Day 22: Such a small body, such a LOUD voice
Day 23: 2 sets x 15 reps leg stretches and arm stretches.

Gains!
Day 24: I’ve made the Tummy time cheerleading squad!
Day 25: The beard isn’t working out for you huh?
Day 26: Rocking chair investments yielding high returns.
Day 27: Searches StockX for matching baby Air Max 1’s

There aren’t many.
Day 28: I’ve created your @Netflix kids account. I’m ridiculous.
Day 29: Family walk along the coast.

Look at my sexy new dad strut.
Day 30: One month! Wow.
Day 31: Your 529 fund is growing. A lot of people really love you!

Tribe >>>>
Day 32: Jah Jah is funny, all of sudden I don’t need sleep anymore?
Day 33: Kinedu app activated. Let’s play!
Day 34: These smiles aren’t gas, these are smiles of secure attachment!
Day 35: I guess your pulling of my beard hair is my second warning to shave.

Noted.
Day 36: Who replaced your fingernails with razor blades?
Day 37: This baby wipe warmer has to fall into the category of “The finer things in life” baby edition.

[PS. I’m happy this thread is producing genuine smiles, I’ll keep it going.

Sâsana sends sends her love via “coo”]
Day 38: Took the @babybjornus baby carrier to the streets.

1. Hands free and comfortable, I may never put you down 🥰

2. Momma moon has an elite photo eye 🧿

3. When you get your motor skills under control, promise I won’t ask you to hold my protein shake🥤
Day 39: Your tear ducts are really starting to work now and I can feel my powers slipping away.

Wrapped around her finger was an understatement. She’s really finna Shang Tsung me 😫

*For the non #MortalKombat folks see what Shang Tsung does below
Day 40:

2019: Phone, Wallet, Keys... we out!

2021: Phone, Wallet, Keys, Mask, Dad diaper bag...we out!

*Runs back inside to get Sâsana*

(Kidding! 😅😂)
Day 41: How many Bob Marley songs does it take to sing you asleep? 3 🖤
Day 42: I’ve officially watched you sleep for what under usual circumstances would be defined as “big creep”.

You’ve definitely topped Snowfall as my favorite “show” to binge.
Day 43: There’s. puke. everywhere 😅
Day 44: Boss baby makes so much sense now
Day 45:

Sâsana’s to-do list

✅Take Passport photo/submit application

✅ Consult with Dad about Momma moons Mother’s Day gift

✅ Puke in Momma moons mouth
Day 46: Me calculating how I can permanently cut down on work hours to spend more time with you while simultaneously still make more money.
Day 47: We celebrated momma moon on her FIRST Mother’s Day. Endless gratitude, appreciation and love for the matriarch of our family 👑
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