On the way to work this morning I was thinking about the differences between how Emma and I relate to our families. Emma’s is pretty close knit (from what I can see) and mine is basically the opposite. I’m not particularly worried about the differences at the moment, although I believe that will change as B-Day draws closer.

How will our two family styles interact? Hard to tell now, but it will be interesting to find out. I have a feeling I will grow closer to mine, largely because I will have something to talk to them about (the baby). I don’t really have much to say to them, most of the time. I just don’t know what would interest them that doesn’t frustrate me at the same time.

Most of the things I do don’t seem to “fit” with their ideas of how things should be. At least, that’s the impression that I get. I am aware that my perceptions of what’s actually happening, when family is involved, is quite skewed, so I am working on not taking everything to heart straight away.

I AM looking forward to improoving the current relationship dynamics I have with my family. I’ve been working on it for a while now and had mixed results. Now we will be able to accelerate the process.

It’s weird being a parent (to be) though.