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  1. 3. Teach financial literacy.
  2. 5. Prioritize self-care because a happy parent makes a happy baby!
  3. 9. Every milestone is a precious memory. Cherish each moment.
  4. 10. Record their little grunts for the first few weeks and smell their little heads as much as possible
  5. 13. Let nature take its course.
  6. 14. Listen to everyone's advice and then follow your instincts you will know what's best for your child
  7. 15. Remember your tobacco, remember your prayer.
  8. 16. Your baby will be fine if you need to take some time for yourself. Ask for help!
  9. 18. Make decisions based on what feels right for you and your family, not based on how others may react. Also: be silly, playful, creative, humble, open, honest, strong, vulnerable and compassionate.
  10. 19. Never lose the thrill of exploration.
  11. 20. Be present, some days it will be all you can do!
  12. 21. Hand your baby over to your best friend any time you want, she wants to smell fresh baby head.
  13. 23. Open hearts, expect evolution & keep dreaming.
  14. 24. Write down the little moments of joy you experience
  15. 26. Get into cold water.
  16. 27. Bacon (extra crisp for James) every morning makes it all okay.
  17. 28. There's no time like the present. Ever.
  18. 30. Listen to all kinds of music with Baby Belf. And remember that nothing is more important than grandparent visits!
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  1. 1. Let them take the lead with their interests and passions
  2. 2. Ritualize bonding with each other and the new little.
  3. 4. Buy your child a cat as soon as possible.
  4. 5. There's no such thing as watching too much SpongeBob.
  5. 6. When times get tough -- and let's be fucking real, they will -- just remind yourself that "this too shall pass." And if that doesn't work, baby shark will.
  6. 7. Tell them bedtime stories from your own life every night.
  7. 8. The only thing you need to get through this is that suction tool for boogers. All the rest is easy
  8. 11. Trust your instincts - you know your child.
  9. 12. Plant a tree upon the birth of each child, on your property (or parents), that will grow to great heights over your child/childrens lifetime(s)
  10. 14. When in doubt, call Aunt Sam.
  11. 15. I may not have kids yet, but patience, patience, patience! With each other, and the little one :)
  12. 17. Continue to romp on the beach naked.
  13. 18. Tell your partner what you need that day or that moment. This is all so new, it's okay to not anticipate what the other person might need. And don't forget to give kisses and hugs to each other too (the baby will get sooo many)!
  14. 22. Being a parent is a truly humbling experience and that things pass all too quickly
  15. 24. Empty boxes are WAY more fun than toys.
  16. 25. It takes a village! Let as many examples of love in as you can. Don't be afraid to lean on community.
  17. 26. If you're worried about being a good parent, you're a good parent
  18. 29. Milk for baby. Coffee for Mommy and Daddy.