Present Dads

Father's Day 2014 :: Scoping out potential camping spots.

Zach & Penny with Isaac & Emlyn

pals

Isaac, Meg, Emlyn & Isla

the whole crew

old buildings

The trees were so awesome. Also, a black bear ran up that way.

wood chips

Such a neat adventure day with so many awesome views.

Dad's play such an important role. There are so many distractions these days that can take you away from interacting with your children. My hope is that fathers (and mothers! But this post is in honor of Father's Day...) remember to be present.

Take your kid(s) outside and play catch.
Look for bugs.
Fly a kite together.
Teach them something.
Take a drive and finish the time off with ice cream.
Rock the baby to sleep.
Read a book to them.
Take your family to church and discuss what they learned.

Make sure you spend quality time with each of your children and let them know you are there for them. You're there to discuss the tough stuff when they get older. You're there to help with homework. You're there to support their passions. You're there to help them succeed and have a happy life.

 

Let's be present with our children today, tomorrow, next week, in five years, in twenty years. 

They need it.