This was originally posted by the Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub here.
One thing that I think we have done really well as parents is we have been very intentional about making mealtime family time. We put away our phones, make sure the TV is off and come sit down together for our meals. Continue reading
Recently I received a wonderful reminder of the importance of quality one-on-one time I got with my kids. My daughter and I went on a nice walk the other night that turned into less walking and a lot more playing at the park. This little girl is fearless and absolutely loves playing on the slide. She kept climbing up and sliding down over and over again. Her beautiful smile greeting me over and over again. It was a great way to connect and get to spend some time just with her doing something she loves.
A couple of days later my son and I got to go on a nice long date. A trip to the LEGO store and an impromptu lunch at Red Robin after. We bonded over our love of LEGOs and got some awesome new ones to take home. Then we had a great lunch together that included this beautiful back and forth:
Me: “Your smile is one of my favorite things.”
Son: “Aww you’re making me blush!”
Through the busyness and craziness of life…through the highs and lows we all search for moments and memories that matter. I keep getting reminded that one of the best ways to do this is to make sure I create the opportunity for some special one-on-one time with each of my kids. We have some terrific family moments all together, but there’s just something different and amazing about individual time together.
This is fatherhood…
This was originally posted by the Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub here.
I believe that seeing children smile or laugh are two of the top of the things that bring joy for most caregivers. I know how much I adore my son’s hysterical laugh and how hilarious my daughter’s little “I want to laugh too” chuckle is. Continue reading
This is just a post about some of the things I love about my kids 😊
I love both their smiles, especially when I first see them after coming home from work.
I love my son’s laugh when he thinks something is hilarious or he’s being tickled, I can’t help but smile when I hear it. Continue reading
As this year comes to a close, I can without hesitation say that I am ready for and looking forward to a new year. During some really difficult and trying times the people below have been incredible and have inspired me to keep pushing, keep fighting and keep loving. I wish you all a happy New Year and pray that you feel love as strong and unwavering as these people give me every day. Continue reading
This post was originally published by the Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub here.If there is one thing that is a constant as a parent it is that there is always something that needs to be done. Continue reading
I could not be more blessed and thankful for these people…happy Thanksgiving!
