Ok, so it's been about 18 months since I posted anything on this. That 18 months has been a roller coaster of events and experiences. In that time I have taken my kids camping to San Antonio, Waco and Oklahoma; we have gone to Galveston three times and gone out to San Angelo to see my brother twice. I have also coached both of their baseball teams twice and survived the holiday season. This all looks good...but what kind of dad have I been?
The reason I stopped posting in February of 2011 wasn't because I forgot; it wasn't because I gave up on the idea. A horrible economy based tragedy happen that affected my coworkers and ex wife. I lost my positive outlook. For quite some time I was able to regain that outlook, but not with the same vigor as before. The last 6 months or so have been a struggle. Many changes have taken place and I have not done my best to work through it.
This is now the time to get back on track. The new school year is quickly approaching, being a high school band director means that it has already started as we started our various camps last week. I look out on the oncoming school year with the same eyes that I look forward to the next stage of parenting...excitement, positive attitude and a clean slate.
It's never too late to improve and make it a great day for everyone around you. Patience and quality time are going to be my credos from now on. These are the two things I have let slip by me.
Join me in this refocusing of energy. Have fun, relax and give others what you want!
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