Date Night With Dad

Tuesdays have become my childrens' date night with me. We have been bowling the past few weeks, which I haven't done in a long while. Being a father isn't complex. From what I can tell all it takes is love. But it isn't easy because it takes a whole lot of it. It's easier to give excuses, and when you're a single parent you have a lot of them, man or woman.

Being there is what counts. They are my zen. Time to pick them up and make time stand still, creating moments that will last forever. I learned how to do this when my parents took in a foster kid I didn't want them to.

Another story for another time....but thanks Mom and Dad for showing me I was wrong then, so I can be right now for my children.