Doing my best to be as Fredlike ( like my dad did for me) as I can. An unattainable goal I’ll forever strive for.
Life is tough, albeit very very rewarding, to be singularly focused on being the best dad i can be.
Tonight has been a rare break. I had a few beers, reconnected with great freinds, and got some great, and neeeded, pats on the back. You cool chickan and dudes have no idea how well you bolster not just regular guy, but your work for our true heros, our troops, pays off.
You re the friggin best. Keep at it!
One step at a time, one day at a time. And you are Dad, with Dad responsibilities, not their friend. I’ve seen more than a few kids be brats and end up losers because their Dad wanted to be friends, rather than Dad the teacher, the guide, the rule maker and enforcer, the one to be respected for his knowledge and leadership.
Sounds like you are doing a fine job. Kids tend to hang at the cool Dad’s house. d:o)