I am Dad, Hear Me Roar

I am a fan of being busy.  I like having things to do and a time frame to do them in.  I am a big fan of all things crazy fast, except Nascar, I hate Nascar.  Starting today though, I am a stay-at-home dad for three days a week.  Three days a week I get to read books before nap time, change diapers that have exploded out the side, and have Cheerios as one of my main food groups.  

I have been so swamped with life over the past year that I haven't had a chance to inhale and enjoy the blessings that God has given us.  Between work and school I feel like I haven't had the opportunity to just be with my kids.  Do I see them?  Yup, all the time.  And I enjoy them when I am with them and eat my meals with them and kiss them goodnight.  But it has all been so fast paced that I don't get the opportunity to enjoy the kisses and meals and night time prayers.

Today, I get that chance.  Today starts that opportunity for me and frankly I am ecstatic.  

The reason I get to stay home is because my wife is going back to work full time.  She, for the past year has been my support staff, around the house, with the boys, with meals, with life, she has supported me in every facet.  Now I get to return the favor.  I want to go shopping for food and cook meals and make her lunch and clean floors.  Did I just get a bunch of husband points for saying all of that?  Yup.

In summary, I get to stay home and be Dad.  I am worried about keeping up with two very mobile and always hungry children.  And I am amped to be husband to Sarah and support her in whatever needs she may have. 

Cheers.