A Good Day
Posted: May 6, 2012 Filed under: Parenting, Spirituality 1 Comment »It was supposed to be sunny, maybe warm – we thought about going to the beach, but we weren’t sure if it would be warm enough. So, we thought we’d play it by ear. I got up, made breakfast, then took the kids to church. I let my Wonderful Wife go back to bed.
The kids and I did pretty well. I kept my head down and didn’t make too much eye contact. It wasn’t too painful.
When we got home I made grilled cheese, and my Wonderful Wife continued you rest. After the kids took a little nap, we took off for an adventure. I wanted a hike, we all wanted sunshine, and we thought the sandy banks of The Mighty Columbia would make for a good afternoon. It took three tries, but we finally found a beach that wasn’t covered by the overflowing river.
We laughed, we jumped, we explored, we played.
And the sun came out!
We skipped ricks in the river. We stacked big rocks. And Dixie the Dancing Dog ran like “a motorcycle without a speed limit!”
Then after a little sand dune climbing adventure, we walked back to the car.
The sun came out in full glory and the breeze blew through the trees!
When we got home, Mommy was still recuperating in her cave – so the kids took baths.
And Daddy made popcorn and smoothies!
We finished the day with a story, prayers, and a little cuddling with some nice piano music.
Mommy got a break, kids and I had some quality time -
It was a good day!
Dads Never Give Up – Always Be the Hero
Posted: January 7, 2012 Filed under: Parenting, Spirituality, Thoughts 2 Comments »
The cry of every kids heart...
Many parents underestimate their value. Because of their own fears, insecurities, and issues, they get wounded and hurt – then they pull away and retreat into their own little world. The problem is, kids need you. They absolutely need you to stand firm – no matter how hard it is, or how hurt you are.
Of course, parents are people too. As people, they have all the same issues as everyone else. But their role as a parent is so much bigger than themselves – all parents need to stay in the game – no matter the cost. It is no longer a choice.
“It is no longer a choice.”
The other day I was talking to a friend who was sharing some struggles regarding his adult children. I listened, I didn’t try to fix, but I did make sure I understood the struggle. While I don’t have adult kids, I was once an adult who needed his Dad very much. I had done virtually everything I could to run away from my parents. I was obnoxious. I was a punk. I turned my back on their morals and standards. I didn’t call them very much. But I still needed them – especially my Dad.
Our Kids Need Us
Posted: December 2, 2011 Filed under: Parenting 2 Comments »
We’ve all been sick this week, but it has given me an opportunity to witness something powerful in action. That is, our kids need AND want us.
When it was my Wonderful Wife’s turn to be sick, she was holed up in the bedroom trying to sleep, recover, and chill. The kid’s thoughts were never far from her – they are used to having her around 24/7 and it is disconcerting to be disconnected from her.
Find Me!