I am not really sure if the men in our lives truly know the effect and impact they have in the lives of us – their children and their wives. I remember the first night my husband became a dad. We sat alone in our quiet, cold hospital room with a newborn baby swaddled in […] Read more…
I was 25 when I first became your dad. Your mom and I had been trying for years to make our little family grow. There were lots of highs and lows, but nothing would prepare me for the pure joy that fatherhood would bring into my life. When I held you, my little princess, in my […] Read more…
“It’s a girl? Get ready for your wallet to get a lot lighter.” “You think she’s throwing tantrums now, wait until she’s a teenager.” “Man, I feel sorry for you. You’re going to be outnumbered.” When we first found out that we were having a girl I had mixed feelings about it. The stereotypical teasing from […] Read more…
It’s not an easy thing to admit but…. I sometimes feel like a fraud. Just a few years ago I joined the dad-force when my wife and I welcomed our daughter into our little family. We had spent many years overcoming obstacles as we worked towards the moment of her birth. During that time, I […] Read more…
Ah, parenting. It is such a paradoxical experience. One moment, you want to smother your kids with kisses and the next….you count the seconds to bedtime. Photography by Brittany Busk Photography Just over two years ago my wife and I were blessed with a little miracle into our family. From the moment I saw my […] Read more…
It was just past Christmas and I was visiting with my in-laws about how busy Santa had been. I had stayed up for hours putting together our gift to my two-year-old daughter and as I recounted my labor, I saw out of the corner of my eye, the quizative look out of my niece’s eyes. […] Read more…
I always knew my husband would be a great dad – EVERY little kid has always been drawn to him! I remember when we were dating and newly married, at family gatherings all of the 2-10 year olds were SO excited for Uncle Tyson to be there. He was fun and wasn’t afraid to play on […] Read more…
“Da-Da!” “Daddy!” “Dad!” “Father!” “Daaaaad-uh!” “I love you daddy!” “Faster, daddy!” “Push me higher, dad!” “That is funny, dad!” “I am mad at you, dad.” “Why not, dad?!” “Thank you, dad.” “Dad, can I have $5?” “Dad, can I have $10?” “Dad, I love you.” “Can I have the keys, dad?” “Dad, I have a […] Read more…
I always love when my husband has time to write a quick article to help me while I am out of town. He is the best and a cutie!!!! Today he shares his thoughts of being a father and I know you will just love it! Take it away Tys…. About a year ago I […] Read more…
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