A fun part of being a dad is taking an occasional trip down memory lane to see how far I’ve come. As I was digging around through my old files and photos, I came across a running diary I kept of a random Saturday in May 2012 when my wife went out of town on business (almost a year ago to the day). Since this blog didn’t exist back then, I shared the following diary with the people on my personal Facebook page. Now I’m sharing it with all of you. Feel free to enjoy a laugh at my expense.
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and it’s a time to celebrate all of the amazing Mommies Doin’ Work for their tireless efforts throughout the year. Let’s get to it.
For those of you who’ve been here for a while, you know that it takes a lot to make me angry. Well, what you’re about to read today makes me angry.
An expecting parent and RDW (Reader Doin’ Work) named Marc asked me a very interesting question the other day: “I want to be a great father for my son. What five qualities do you think it takes to be a good dad?” First off, I’m flattered that he thought to come to me with this question. Secondly, there are way more than five qualities to be a good dad. And finally, at the time I wasn’t sure how to answer it. After giving it some thought, I decided to base my list on five fathers I admire and look up to. On my list, I’ll call out my favorite quality for each dad.
Yesterday there were two separate explosions that occurred at the finish line of the most revered marathon in America. People died, dozens are gravely injured, and at the time of this post, we don’t know who did this or why. All I know is people are not optimistic in regards to the direction of our planet because of it.
Things could be quiet on the blog in the immediate future. Don’t worry, I’m not quitting – but I am going on a short hiatus to recover from a not-so-minor surgery tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.
April Fool’s Day just passed, and as I navigated through a sea of lame practical jokes and lighthearted misdirection yesterday, I found myself taking time to think about some of the fools I’ve come across in my life.
I’m sure there are some new folks here who wonder, “Why is this guy so passionate about being a dad?” Once you read this post, you’ll have your answer.
This week my very good friend and blogger Hera at Cappuccino Queen is going to guest post for me. Unless you’re very new around here, you should be familiar with her tragic story, but one thing you may not be familiar with is her toughness, intelligence, and ability to question her past decisions. This post reviews what she expected from fatherhood in the past and what she expects now. Enjoy! 
March 8, 2013 will be a day that I will never forget for as long as I live because I didn’t know if my daughter would survive the day.
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{ I agree with what you're saying Ashley, and I totally agree! But I will say It is NOT ok for anyone to point out another... } – May 14, 11:08 PM { AMEN!!! As a plus size woman (fat/goddess/rubenesque/whatever term you like) things like this make me CRAZY. My daughter is 18 and, in my eyes, perfect.... } – May 14, 10:58 PM
{ “I’m also surprised that Yakety Sax isn’t playing in the background as I chase my half-naked baby around my condo while trying to put a... } – May 14, 8:28 PM
{ I have to say, I'm glad my parents don't live far away. When I mess up my 2 year olds hair, we take a short... } – May 14, 5:45 PM
{ All I have to say is I'm so glad my wife introduced me to your blog! It's good to know I'm not the only dad... } – May 14, 3:32 PM
