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May 17, 2019Migrating Hosts
Time to move web hosts,
Not for me, for a client.
Hope I don’t break it!
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May 16, 2019Crowded with Kids
A trip to the zoo,
Overrun with school kids. Yikes!
Kept all of mine, tho.
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May 15, 2019Siblings Play
The end of nap time,
Oh no! I must have a break!
Oh, they’re playing. Nice!
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May 14, 2019Building Together
Girl destroys his things,
He doesn’t let her play now.
Let’s build together!
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May 13, 2019Laundry is Done
The day is now done.
Oh, look, I finished my work!
What to do this week?
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May 12, 2019Mother’s Day
So many mothers,
Thank you to them all. You’re great!
One day not enough.
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May 11, 2019Sleeping In
Should be up at five,
I got up at nine. Oh well.
Nice while it lasted.
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May 10, 2019Dermatology
Nice waiting room, staff.
Got a shot, not kid approved.
We got over it.
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May 9, 2019The Mess Can Wait
Not feeling too great,
The house is a mess. But wait,
Monday’s laundry done!
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May 8, 2019Botox Day
Three months goes too fast,
Glad the girls are so patient.
See you in August.
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May 7, 2019Selfie Smiles
Toddler loves selfies,
Races over to see self.
It’s elemental.
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May 6, 2019The Sound of Play
No greater delight,
My kids playing together.
May it last decades!
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May 5, 2019Not Great at Church
Kids not great at Church,
I’ll keep bringing them. It’s good,
Planting the seeds now.
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May 4, 2019Brunch
How great is brunch? Yum!
I could eat breakfast all day.
Nothing stopping me.
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May 3, 2019Son Comes Home
Two day delays. Sad!
He landed, he’s really here.
Welcome home, my son!
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May 2, 2019Waiting for Son
Woke up, checked phone. Bad!
Son’s flight cancelled. Tomorrow?
This cannot last, right?
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May 1, 2019Where Is He?
Son’s flight home cancelled.
They said weather, it was fine.
Never trust forecasts.
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April 30, 2019Errands with Two
Errands with two kids,
So easy, don’t have to try.
I’m a pro, people
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Wrapped Around Her Finger
April 30, 2019The job of being a father is under appreciated today. Our society spends too much time attacking people that we’re envious of. A by-product has been the sidelining of men writ large. We’ve chipped away so much at the essence of masculinity that men find little direction in their lives. A lack of expectations leaves us confused and adrift. This is a dangerous formula for men who take on the mantle of fatherhood.
I have two daughters, and I am aware of how much is riding on our relationship. The way they see the world and interact with other people is though our relationship. If they feel loved, safe, and cared for, they will grow into healthy, well adjusted women. If they feel forgotten or unimportant, they will muddle through life questioning themselves. They will live life mired in self-doubt.
Fatherhood is best understood through the relationship between a man and his daughter. Men play a vital role in their marriages, families, and the lives of their children. Their active presence is a necessary component to a stable home.
It’s why I’ve never liked to hear about how daughters have their daddy’s wrapped around their fingers. To me, that statement misunderstands the role of the father. I know the importance of setting clear and consistent boundaries because of my love for them.
True strength, true masculinity, requires authentic servant leadership. I serve my daughters because I love them. I maintain a clean household because its our shared living space. I give them treats and affection because they are special to me and I love them. That’s also the reason I put them in timeout and enforce our family rules.
In a society that prefers abdication, I refuse to budge. These are my children, and I will lead them, and I will serve them.
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April 29, 2019Transformation Complete
Son on vacation,
Project time: reorganize.
Mission accomplished.
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April 28, 2019Sick Kids, Redux
Kids sick all month. What?
This is madness, it must end!
Not today, I guess.
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April 27, 2019Lakeside Afternoon
Work party by lake,
Daughter really wanted in.
Full lifeguard duty.
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April 26, 2019Goodbye, Son
Boy is off on trip,
See you next week. Now, to work!
So much to get done.
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April 25, 2019Can You Help?
I work alone. But,
Kids can be great helpers. Huh.
Never would have guessed.
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April 24, 2019Sorry, Buddy
Grampi’s flight cancelled.
Sorry, buddy. Tomorrow?
He got over it.