Isn’t it weird to write “mother/father” when filling out paperwork for him? I remember the first time I did it for Maggie at her pediatrician’s office, it was very humbling having to admit on paper that I am in fact her Mother. I didn’t feel like writing in “mommy” would cut the mustard.

Yes! I’m merely a papa, and I’m picking up the rules of the game (just barely) on the fly. A father is supposed to be something much bigger and better (and smarter)…