Teach Nate To Draw...

Drawing and scketching is one of my favorite pastimes and i remember how much I loved watching others draw and wishing I cou6ld too! I'm not the best by far, but i 'm not bad either and if I can pass that along to him, especially before I go completly blind, that would fill my heart with joy! Not to mention, it would be something special we could share for at least a little while...

But I know that's a way off... But I can't wait...

Give Nate His First Root Beer

I remember my first root beer. It was A&W... It was also on my first camping trip with my dad in his parents backyard. Grandma Ward called us in the house to have some root beer. I'd never had anything that good! I'm looking forward to passing that on to Nate 2.0!

But I know that's a long way off... But I can't wait!

Take Nate Camping For The First Time

I remember my first camping tripx with my dad when I was about three years old. We pitched camp in dad's parents back yard out in the country... We stayed up late, Grandma Ward invited us in for cold root beer (my first) and later dad gave me my first stick of Lowre's Beef Jerky! The best meet I had ever tasted to that point! I remember hearing the cyotees howling and looking up at the stars and dad pointing out the North Star and the dippers and other constilations. Then trying to sleep in that heavy sleeping bag... I hope I can do half as good when its my turn to point out those constilations to Nate 2.0!

But I know that's a long way off... But I can't wait...

For Nate's First Birthday....

That's only 11 months away as of today already! Happy 1 month birthday, Nathan! I love you! Not only can't I wait for your first birthday, but I can't wait to throw you your first birthday party with all your little friends and we'll get pizza and lots of balloons and presents and your grandparents and maybe your great grandparents will be there taking pictures of you opening all your presents.... It'll be great!

But I know that's a long way off... but I can't wait!!!

Teach Nate to Cook Eggs Over Easy

My dad taught me to cook starting with scrambled eggs in a pan. When I was a little older, he taught me the art of cooking eggs over easy... not so easy!  I would break every yolk when I tried to flip them but dad was a patient teacher and would show me how the next morning and then let me try again... The first time I did flipped an egg without breaking the yolk, we were so excited! That was my introduction to one of my favorite hobbies, and I hope I can pass that along to my son... all starting with eggs over easy.

But I know that's a long way off... But I can't wait...

Let Nate Ride On My Shoulders

One of my favorite things about being young was riding around here and there perched atop my daddy's shoulders. I remember how that simple change of perspective would seem to change the whole world! The land was laid out before me; I felt that this was the closest I could get to flying like the birds! I think he will just love it and beg me as I used to, "Daddy! Daddy! Let me ride on your shoulders again!!!"

But I know that's a long way off... but I can't wait!!!

To Hear Nate Say "Da' Da'"

It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it! Never have I longed for such a tiny little phrase... What a wonderful gift that will be, but nothing compared to the joy I will feel when I first hear him say to me "I love you, daddy!"

But I know that's a long way off... but I can't wait!!!

Introduction

Yes... another blog! This is another one dedicated to my new son, Nathaniel Allen Ward II otherwise known as Nate 2.0. There are so many things that I want to do with my son as he grows, that I either did with my dad growing up, wish I had done with my dad growing up, or have thought of since growing up. The blog name is "I Can't Wait To..." with the idea of the title of the post being the completion of that thought as to what I can't wait to do with Nate 2.0 and then an elaboration on that thought. I hope it works out in reality as it does in my head. And, Nathan, when you are all grown up and reading this, I want you to know that I love you so much, and I hope that I have been able to do all that I have posted on this blog. I hope that you know that you are my beloved son whom I have been looking forward to for many many years and asking God for for many many years. I will do all I can to be there for you! You are my gift from God, you are my Nathaniel.