A touching first birthday letter to a daughter about the “absolute blur and a thrilling joy ride” her initial 12 months of life have been.
growing up
It’s Showtime When Daughters Become Women
There are upsides as my daughters become women, parting with childhood and leaving my influence behind. It takes time and patience to find them, though.
Dad’s Heartfelt, Hilarious Birthday Letter to His 4-Year-Old
You’re testing me constantly, 4-year-old. I know, it’s your job. I wish that was something the government would pay you a decent wage for.
The Slow, Grow Up for Me and My Son
“I’m a man now,” said my son. He deliberately said it in a deeper voice than is his usual. He knew what he said wasn’t true.
Growing Up, from Baby to Real People, in a Karate Chop
These babies who need us to do everything for them eventually grow up. Enjoy every moment of the journey because it’s gone before you know it.
Turning 8 — Father Reflects on the Importance of Child’s Wondrous Age
The oldest child in our house is turning 8. This shouldn’t seem like that big of a deal. But age 8 was the key year to my life as it is today.