"I get up every morning determined to both change the world and to have one hell of a good time. Sometimes, this makes planning the day difficult."

~ E.B. White, 20th century American writer

Imagine if we all did the same as E.B. (Elwyn Brooks) White. Carpe diem everyone!

After losing Corey Simon last week, I was upset to learn Anthony McFarland is out for the season. An equal replacement will be tough to find. In the end I believe there is no need to fret. Last night was just practice for the Indianapolis Colts and a solid team takes more than one person. They'll get things squared away and build. I believe they can still pull off a fantastic season. Maybe the HD referee play reviews will make all the difference.

Fatherhood has pretty much been my active lifestyle the past six months. Now that I'm getting the hang of things, my workout schedule is getting back on track. I'm in the process of losing the extra 10 pounds I've put on. We need to get a parenting section up on Active, eh? Below is a list of lessons and tips I've learned (there are certainily more, but these stand out).

What I've learned:

• My child is priority #1 over all else

• The world does not revolve around me

• I do not have to rearrange my entire life... organizing makes all the difference

• I don't need 8 hours of sleep to function normally

• Moms are hot

• Diaper changing is easy... just be sure to use the right size diapers (don't learn the hard way)

• Being spat or soiled on is not a problem... let it go and bring an extra shirt if you're going out

• Not every cry or noise is a sign of distress

• Taking time for myself is OK... just make sure mom gets time too

• Hiring a baby sitter is not the end of the world

• There is no such thing as having too many baby clothes, blankets or burp cloths

• There is no such thing as too many pictures or video

• Baby toys are entertaining for both babies and adults (gotta love technology)

• Shopping for baby clothes is more fun than going to Fry's (almost, but not quite)

• Strapping in baby and lifting the car seat is second nature

• Baby inherently trusts mom and dad above all else (lead by example)

• Pretty much anything can be accomplished with one arm

• There is such a thing as a "schedule" for baby. It's up to mom and dad to make it happen. Much patience required, but it will set in. I'm a believer!

• I will never love anything more than my child (and any future children)

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See the image below to see how I look after a long day online. Instead of forcing readers to view an ugly picture of myself, I got my always beautiful 5 month old girl to do her best impression of daddy.

"Worry gives a small thing a big shadow."

~ Swedish proverb