I had originally set out to use this blog as a resource for new parents, specifically fathers. But what I have come to realize the past two years is that I am no parenting expert.
I have no advice to give just a journey to document nothing more. A sounding board for the emotional conquests that every father goes through but seldom talk about. So it goes…
You never really value the concept of time until you have a child. Their growth and intelligence multiplies on the daily, never stopping to catch a breath. If you are not present you will miss out on some of the most important times of your life.
Just the other day a piece of my heart chipped off. I had worked an overnight and slept all day as a result. In that time, Violet got dropped off at the sitters house. I woke up and got ready for work that afternoon. I didn’t see Violet that day.
I told myself that would never happen again. I argued, an inner dialogue only I could hear. I called just so I could talk to her. I also had a video of her eating dinner sent to me.
Being present with your child can be both physical and emotional. Whatever you are doing with your child today disregard the distractions.
You are all that matters to them. Life is moving too fast. Slow it down, if only for a moment or two, then reflect on it.
Today we read “Cat in a Hat” by Dr. Sues. Today was a great day.
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