Nobody prepares you for Day 1. You wave goodbye to your partner, turn around, and it’s just you and a tiny human staring at each other like two strangers stuck in an elevator.
Now what?
The learning curve isn’t steep — it’s vertical. By lunch you’ve Googled “is this normal” four times, eaten crackers standing over the sink, and had a full conversation with someone who can’t talk back.
And somehow? It’s the best job you’ve ever had. Don’t tell my old boss.
SAHD dads — what surprised you most about Day 1?