Great post, very thoughtful and full of insight. You will be a good father because you had good a good father and you want to be one. The best parenting advice I ever got has to be tucked away for your nearer than you think future. "When they become preteen and teenagers they want you the least but need you the most"

Of course when you hold that sweet baby and spend years cuddling, laughing, and full of so much joy well its hard to believe that little thing will someday hurt your feelings and not want you around. Just hold on tight because they come back around!