Congrats bruh!

Look at your kids in the eye, often, no phone in hand, and realize how creative, powerful, amazing, creatures they are. People say AI this AI that but have they ever seen a child engage with the world? This is a sight like no other. Non-parents will never understand (and that's absolutely fine btw)

Children are more present than buddhist monks who practice being present for 50 years.

My observations led me to end up homeschooling my two kids. They are the happiest kids in the world.

Books are good but follow your and their instincts, provided you have good instincts ;)

Edit: as others mentioned, when they are babies just hang on tight. The craziness ends at some point.