Levi Johnston Says He’s ‘Excited to Have My First Kid’

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With Bristol Palin expecting their first child on December 18th, Levi Johnston tells the Associated Press that he’s excited to be a dad. Suggesting the baby is a boy, Levi shared, "I’m looking forward to having him. I’m going to take him hunting and fishing. He’ll be everywhere with me." On the challenge of teenage parenting, Levi, 18, says that he and fiancée Bristol — daughter of vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin — are prepared.

"We’re up for it. I’m excited to have my first kid. It’s going to be a lot of hard work but we can handle it."

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