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I Love Being A Dad

posted on November 1, 2008

Anyone who knows me knows that my family is the most important thing in the world to me. I love being a father and a digital dad.

Dylan and I were playing football last night and then we took some photos. This one really stuck out as one to cherish. Sure, the photographer in me was disappointed that he was a bit soft, but that happens with my 50mm lens when shooting two people. I still love it though.

The Boy and Me

Every day I find another reason why I love being a dad. It is fun to teach the kids things you know. To see yourself in the kids.

Right now Emily is in the process of writing a series of books. I remember doing that and I’m encouraging her to keep doing it. I planted the seed this morning on the way to her drama class that she didn’t have to only do them at school and that I’d love to help her do them at home. She was all kinds of psyched by that little bit of information.

I got a strange satisfaction this morning as well from giving the kids some clothes I had bought them from 77kids. They are a client and I personally wanted to check out the clothes and the ordering process. Like most guys, I’m not that into clothes, but it was great to see the kids get excited about what I picked them out. I never know what they are going to like. *laugh* Guess I did ok this time around.

Kids are fun. They are a challenge. But, I think they force you to think differently and remind you of what is really important in life if you ever forget.

Not sure what prompted me to write this post. The photo has just stuck in my head since I saw it on my screen yesterday. Photos do that to me all the time. Guess that is why I love taking so many of them of the kids.

I wouldn’t trade being a dad for anything in the world. Just love it.

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  • http://jeffcutler.com Jeff

    Teachers, public servants and parents have the toughest jobs in the world.

    Congrats on keeping the connection alive and not taking it for granted. There are so many broken and battered families around that focusing from time to time on a success story is heartwarming and reassuring.

    Thanks.

  • http://www.indieradiochattanooga.com jimi lee

    Nice! Ut’s my kids that keep me grounded sometimes.I stay at home with my kids and only work part-time.There are days I don’t get anything done,for just rolling around playing with the kids.this is what it’s all about,not how much you make or the friends you keep.They are indeed your living legacy.

  • http://twitter.com/ktoddstorch Todd Storch

    Amen brotha! I’ve got 3 kids and it is the most amazing thing ever. Got job on posting this and I love the pics!

    Todd

  • http://altitudebranding.com Amber Naslund

    You don’t have to have a reason to write about parenthood. There are few things that put my world into sharp perspective like my daughter does. And while my grownup relationships may change, evolve, break and mend, my daughter is my legacy. Whenever I wonder what in blazes I’m doing all of this for, I need only look at her.

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :)

  • http://www.jaymartinez.com Jay M

    Hey CC.

    Love this post and makes me think how things will be for me, as I will be a first time father next May with fraternal twins no less. It’s both scary and exciting at the same time, I am a digital person by nature but I look forward to what else I can provide my kids in the future. Thanks for the post.

  • Steve

    cc, we so have to get that blog we keep talking about up and running.

  • http://www.spidervideo.tv Craig Moore

    Hey C.C.,

    I’m with you 100%. Getting to re-live the awe of growing up through your children is so much fun, it’s almost guilty. I’ve had the unique opportunity of being a semi-a-home dad with my three while juggling running my biz and I think it has benefited them a great deal (me home not the juggling, haha). You get to see all the details of their lives when you’re with them so much and I really feel lucky to have had that time. Now much of my twitter chat ranges from stinky diapers and kid vomit tag via the flu and more professional chatter but it’s who I am and what my life is. Not much more makes me proud than a out of the blue hug or I love you dad. Yeah, it rocks!

    Craig Moore

  • http://onemann.blogspot.com Kneale Mann

    Wonderful post, CC!

  • http://www.matteroffactblogsite.blogspot.com Sherri

    The main reason photos are so powerful…they capture the moment–I FEEL the love!

    Here’s a photo the two of you will cherish forever.

  • http://www.mochadad.com Mocha Dad

    I love being a dad also. I never anticipated the joy I have experienced.

  • http://pulseandsignal.com Andre Blackman

    And this is a big reason why I’m a fan of yours CC as well as why you stand out in this digital space. When it’s my time to be a father, I’m sure i will enjoy it as well.

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  • http://barbtries.blogspot.com barbara

    he looks like you! it’s great to see you cherish every day the way we all should do. those are two lucky kids CC.

  • http://www.idoitdigital.com Clintus

    being a dad rules!