My name is James, and as a first-time dad I remember the 10 month mark clearly. Claire, my daughter, tried to climb the bookshelf while I sipped coffee. That moment showed me how much a baby notices around them. Their development is fast now. At this age babies test cause and effect. Claire dropped her …
I’m James, a first-time dad, and I still remember Claire’s first real smile. It was a Tuesday morning and the exhaustion of the newborn phase felt worth it in a single moment. That gummy grin made me feel seen. I went from being a milk machine to someone she was noticing. It shifted how I …