Tag: parent

It’s Hard To Not Embarrass My 12 Year Old

Why do I have to physically stop myself from bringing in a plate of pizza bagels and taking a seat in the circle?

Most people will go their entire lives and never have what he and I have. Most people would never even understand it.

It’s not even five in the morning. Let the games begin.

It’s not about the people around you. It’s about the person within you.

Then again, it’s hard being a parent at all. Actually it’s hard just being alive sometimes.

Say their names and I see a snapshot from long ago. Their ages far exceed my my memories.

It’s times like this when I’m forced to bare witness to the barest of witnesses.

Ironically, it feels selfish…when it’s the most selfless thing you can do.

Defending the home team isn’t just about the people who live in your actual home. It’s about the people who live in your heart.

He’s my guy, so of course, I give in…momentarily.