A TRIBUTE TO MY KIDS
The Love I Have for My Kids Gives Me Strength
March 17 is Incredible Kid Day and March 21 is National Teenager Day. Three of my four kids are teenagers, and my journey thus far with my kids has been fantastic. My children are incredible and have given my wife and me so much joy on so many levels. One of my favorite aspects of being a father is all of the dad jokes I have up my sleeve. Hearing the moans and groans when I tell them is always funny. My youngest boy actually appreciates them and even comes up with some on his own, which is all the more fun. When you get married to the love of your life, you surely are in love, but once you have kids, you never realize just how deeply you can love someone until you hold those kids and watch them grow. It’s an unconditional love in which your children can do no wrong. You have a huge responsibility to ensure they grow to be good people, and you make it your life’s goal to bestow all of your good qualities on them. But, on the flip side, some parts of you that you wish you could change often creep up within your children’s personalities, and that can be a bit frustrating. I always try to not be the father who constantly brags about his kids. While I know that my children are “the best,” I also know that other parents believe their children are the best. And that’s okay — that’s how it should be! One of my favorite aspects of being a father is
watching my kids excel at something in which I have no talent. For example, all three of my sons play a musical instrument and dive right into the nuances of the instrument and examine the intricacies behind each note. I also really enjoy seeing how each kid thinks. The remarks and questions they come up with are so eye-opening and intricate, and I’m so proud to call myself their father. Each day, they give me something to smile over and something to feel happy about. My kids are my world and seeing them happy and thriving is second to none.
INSPIRATION
TODAY’S SIP
Joseph Phelps’ Pinot Noir
“People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” –Rob Siltanen
Straight from the Sonoma Coast, this pinot noir is both savory and classic. It is fruity and refreshing and perfectly paired with some chocolate to enjoy with friends or your partner. It has a juicy texture with a layered and lengthy finish. This pinot noir is an expressive wine with accents of sour cherry, cardamom, and clove. It is very subtly styled on your palate and integrates oak and polished tannins, along with a berry fruit core that offers breadth and depth. It’s a standout wine that pairs well with duck, game birds, fish, and chicken. It’s perfect for a springtime evening beneath the stars.
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