Our son Ibrahim is 18 months old and his birth has changed a lot of things. This may sound like a bit of cli·ché, the dad life changes your life. We feel blessed and are enjoying the stages of our son’s growth. There is no feeling like coming back home after a long day at work and having your bundle of joy run to you with a big smile. In my opinion, these little moments add joy to your life.

Raising a child is no small responsibility. I did not read any new parent books to prepare myself for this journey. I simply went with the flow. In the past year and a half, there were moments of struggle and satisfaction. Here is how it unfolded.