Gonna Be a Daddy

You're Gonna Be a Daddy

© Angela E. White 1989
(written for a friend and also Kidd Kraddick) 

                                                     Since you're gonna be a Daddy,

                                               There're a few things you should know.

                                                        Like how to survive this life

                                                           With a little one in tow.

                                                                             

                                                       You have to adapt to change

                                               Changing diapers and your way of life.

                                                        You have to learn flexibility

                                                  It won't be just you and your wife.

                                                                             

                                                 Although you can't bear the children

                                                         It's impossible, that's true.

                                                        There are many other duties

                                                       That you can pitch in and do.

                                                                             

                                                          You can be there to listen

                                                     About your wife's aching back.

                                                        You can feel your baby kick

                                                   And take up the housework slack.

                                                                             

                                                      You can go to birthing classes

                                                    And prepare for the little sprout.

                                                 You can be the COACH in delivery

                                                      As long as you don't pass out!

                                                                             

                                                     After she's panted and pushed,

                                               Accompanied by an encouraging word,

                                                  Your new arrival will be announced

                                                With the sweetest yell you ever heard.

                                                                             

                                                       And then you'll be so proud,

                                                          As new parents often are.

                                                         You won't be able to wait

                                                  To get that bundle of joy in the car.

                                                                             

                                                         At first that innocent babe

                                                  Will sleep twenty-two hours a day.

                                                       You'll want to wake up Baby

                                                    So you can "Goo-Goo" and play.

                                                                             

                                                            It really is all worth it,

                                                         Once it's all said and done.

                                              But get ready for everyone's question --

                                                  "When're you having another one?"