The day Ryker was born, a switch turned on in Josh's brain that had been off his whole life until that point: the Daddy Switch. In the flip of a switch Josh turned into a different person. A better person. He turned into a Daddy.
After Ryker was born, Josh refused to leave his side. Literally. He sat on a chair next to him in the nursery for hours and hours as Ryker warmed up under the lamps. He yelled at any nurse who he thought mis-treated his son. I'm sure they still remember Josh as the most paranoid and protective father ever.
I don't think Josh had ever held a newborn up until that point. But, once the switch in his brain turned on, he just knew how to do it. He was a natural. He perfected the art of the "daddy bounce" that was the only thing that would calm Ryker down in the early days.
The first time I left Ryker alone with his daddy was when he was a week old. I just ran to the bank, but I was worried how things would go. I came home to see Josh playing Guitar Hero with Ryker in the Baby Bjorn.
Whenever we go anywhere as a family Josh sits in the back with Ryker. He's not worried about him, he just likes to spend time with him. I sometimes feel like a chauffer, but I don't mind.
Ryker said Da-Da as his first word. I don't think that's a coincidence. He adores his daddy.
Once the Daddy Switch turned on, it was on for good. Josh is a hands-on dad. He is my partner in parenting 100%. I am so lucky to have him. He says he's worried about having a baby girl next. He says he doesn't know what to do with a little girl. I'm sure the second he sees her a switch will turn on in his head again, and he'll be playing My Little Pony like a pro with her in no time. I'm not worried.
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