Still around
Even though I never seem to post, I'm still around. There just doesn't seem to be enough time in the day to do all I need to and then some of what I want to.
I had good intentions of getting the lawn mower out and cleaned up today. Needed to sharpen the blades and change the oil, too. Maybe tomorrow...
I'm still working tons of overtime. In fact, I will be putting almost 100 extra hours in during the next 4 weeks. That should help pay for the kids school, but I will be hard pressed to get to all their events and practices. That makes me a little sad. I really want to be a visible touchable Dad. I know that it really makes a difference in the lives of children if their father is present often. Steve Farrar in his book: Point Man, says that contrary to popular myth, it really is quantity time that matters. Quality time is good, but not enough.
The kids got their report cards today. We have some work to do with a couple of kids in a couple of subjects. Most did really well, though, with one getting all A's and making distinguished honors. Now we need to make time to get up to Krispy Kreme and Chuckie Cheeses so that they can get their freebies for the A's!
Gave the wife a foot rub this afternoon. I don't know if she liked it or not... she fell asleep. I guess that's good. She works so hard and most of the stuff she does gets undone so quickly. Sure would be nice if the dishes and laundry could stay done for a while, and the toys stay on the shelf. Before we know it, the kids will all be grown and gone. I guess I need to learn to better enjoy the moments while they are here.
That's all for now. Maybe I should write more often. It really is a little relaxing to get it out on "paper".
I had good intentions of getting the lawn mower out and cleaned up today. Needed to sharpen the blades and change the oil, too. Maybe tomorrow...
I'm still working tons of overtime. In fact, I will be putting almost 100 extra hours in during the next 4 weeks. That should help pay for the kids school, but I will be hard pressed to get to all their events and practices. That makes me a little sad. I really want to be a visible touchable Dad. I know that it really makes a difference in the lives of children if their father is present often. Steve Farrar in his book: Point Man, says that contrary to popular myth, it really is quantity time that matters. Quality time is good, but not enough.
The kids got their report cards today. We have some work to do with a couple of kids in a couple of subjects. Most did really well, though, with one getting all A's and making distinguished honors. Now we need to make time to get up to Krispy Kreme and Chuckie Cheeses so that they can get their freebies for the A's!
Gave the wife a foot rub this afternoon. I don't know if she liked it or not... she fell asleep. I guess that's good. She works so hard and most of the stuff she does gets undone so quickly. Sure would be nice if the dishes and laundry could stay done for a while, and the toys stay on the shelf. Before we know it, the kids will all be grown and gone. I guess I need to learn to better enjoy the moments while they are here.
That's all for now. Maybe I should write more often. It really is a little relaxing to get it out on "paper".
posted by Slicer at 4/18/2005 09:56:00 PM
1 Comments:
It must be incredibly difficult trying to juggle so much work with spending time with your family. I'm so glad that you make the effort do so. It DOES make a huge difference, Matt... believe me. My dad was physically present in the home, but not in our lives. And it's something I am struggling with greatly with my own kids (even though they are grown and mostly-grown). They just never really had that, you know? I know how it effects a person, and I had wanted so much better for them.... Unfortunately, I can't make up for what has been lacking, as hard as I may try.
It sounds like you are a great dad, and I am certain that your kids appreciate you immensely, even if they don't always let you know that. ;-)
Take care, and *hugs*
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