This thought came to me this morning while on the treadmill, in my first speed-work session in some time. I needed a work out, I needed a change in the day’s pattern and consistency, and I needed to give self an early xmas gift, so why not an early New Year’s Reso’? Gym membership. Done. So I ran, and thought, and the one thought that kept revolving and tirelessly moving like the belt and the writing daddy atop, was my kids. I do everything for them. But I need to do more for them, and by extension for me, and in a boomerang return for them, again.
No students in room yet and I suppose I could take a break but I choose not to, no I elect to keep moving, brainstorming on my business and the end of the semester, how I’m to start next semester, what I’m going to write throughout the day, more writing projects.. tomorrow’s early-early workout… keep the character motivated, your character. In many ways I’m re-writing my story, yes, but writing another one. And another one. You’re a dad? Do something for yourself that will make your babies overjoyed with whom they call “Dad”. But that something has to be fruitful, it has to be associated with a goal, something connected to your family. Remember, you can enjoy, okay? A goal for you is a goal for them, Dad. In so many ways, we’re students, as dads. We learn along the way, so don’t be too hard on yourself. Just a thought: Enjoy. Another thought: Everything can be yours, your family’s. You just have to work with tireless tide. That’s it.