I didn't become the man I thought I'd be. Funny enough, I think I'd choose this version anyway.
Tag: family
Wake Up, Daddy!
Every parent has that moment. That story. The one they hope nobody ever finds out about. This is mine.
My Son Has More Confidence Than I Ever Will
I reread emails five times wondering if I sound weird. Meanwhile this tiny man walks into rooms like he pays the mortgage, stares me down, refuses every request, and genuinely believes cruise ships belong to him.
I Thought This Would Be Easier By Now
I don’t remember when I decided parenting would start to feel manageable...
Out of Office (Mentally First, Physically Soon)
There’s a stretch of time before a vacation where you stop being a fully reliable person. I’m in that stretch now.
The Myth of Soon
I keep telling myself things will slow down soon. I'm starting to think this IS the slow part.
Paradise, Interrupted
I thought I had reached peak vacation. Ten minutes later, I was on my hands and knees in a resort bathroom reconsidering my life choices. This is that story.
A Shining Light, Alone in the Night
The nights are long, the cold is real, but in the darkness of December, a little Christmas warmth finds its way.
I’ll Remember This
The kind of moment you don’t plan, but keep forever.
Making Room
Tiny shoes, worn blankets, quiet goodbyes.
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