As I move towards summer’s end I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. I believe I grew closer to my boys and loved ones this summer and made the most of the extreme heat by finding new ways to connect through board games and conversation, giving us more as a basis of a relationship than video games and TV shows. I’m proud of my boys as well for challenging themselves academically over the summer and taking chances to learn new things. I’m a proud papa and proud to be a papa.
Best of all is the fact that I’ve gained an understanding of the need to balance such things. I won’t go so far as to say I’ve learned how to balance anything in my life effectively, but I learned enough to take the next step forward. Perhaps I am finally recognizing the journey as an ends unto itself.
Some Thoughts:
- I’m amped up for 3650–10 year anniversary!
- Thinking about applying for grants for my football team. A squad with great equipment is a squad that promotes smarter football on and off the field.