Tag: life advice

Writing “The Expectant Father’s Activity Book”

From the moment I heard the concept, I knew it would reach far beyond dads-to-be and grab onto everyone withing arm’s length.

I’m ready for anything. I’m not excited about it. I’m not looking to have long talks about it. But I am prepared for it.

I pictured Ashton Kutcher running into her room and yelling, “We got you, Daddy! Ha! Your friend, God, set you up!”

Cherish the time you have on Earth…or don’t. Whatever. Either way, your time here is limited.

A voice in my head whispered, “Why did you do that? What do you know about babies?”

We just literally moved yesterday. Half the things in this room are still covered in cellophane.

He wasn’t doing it for us. He was doing it for himself.

Here’s the twist. I don’t wonder that.

I guess I’m supposed to be wiser now. After all, I’m 40.

The problem was that I was seeing my life as a movie.