Fatherhood

As much as I read and thought I knew, nothing prepared me for the role of fatherhood. People told me, “everything is going to change,” but I didn’t realize EVERYTHING was going to change. A weekend project became a two-month project; sleep became, well, what’s sleep again?; free time – bye, bye; anxiety and fear – up; worth it? – hell yes. Holding that little boy or girl on your chest; the first smile; the way they say, “Da-Da”; the most contagious deep laughter you’ve ever heard; the pitter-patter of their little footsteps; the way they look into your eyes. It is love in it’s purest form and I wouldn’t trade it for all of my previous hopes and dreams. These kids give me so much, and it’s my responsibility to give them everything I can for a good life. I’m not talking about material things. I’m talking about life lessons, important skills, and a solid mindset that will serve them well through all the ups and downs that life provides.