My advice to a brand new father or a man desiring to become a father is:

To never look at your children as chores or simply as responsibilities. Even though it is our responsibility to raise them properly, don't just see them as that or even as dependents. Look at them for what they really are and that's as gifts. Take pride and be excited that you were given this gift of being a father; so many men out in this world do not have this option of becoming fathers. And look at each day as a different layer of wrapping paper. As each day unfolds, just imagine what piece of the gift will you receive that day. Our children will do the darndest things, on occasions will do things that will frustrate you, but just remember you were there once yourself; and that as a child all you are doing is learning from the diffrent experiences that life is handing you. Simply put; cherish the gift that is your child! You were given that gift for a reason.