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Three little things that aren't super useful for newborns (congratulations and enjoy the cuddles!).
If a child ever gives you anything, take it with huge gratitude. It could be a leaf but that's all they have to give. I have a box of things beside my bed that things they've put effort into go in. They love hearing that something is going in "the box". edit: I frequently do a selfie with them when they gift me something. They also love that.
Try to separate action from person for negative stuff...."that's naughty" not "you're naughty" but reverse that for positive things "Thank you! You're so kind!"
Take lots of photos and lots of videos. They're so great to look back on.
GOOD LUCK!
My kid isn't even a year old yet and I still love taking breaks from parenting responsibilities by looking through old (sometimes even from the same day) photos and videos. Seeing the same thing live versus in digital media hits so different. When the baby is there, you're responsible for them and that takes up all your mental energy. Photos and videos? They let you actually appreciate all the good parts.