This week my son’s school began emphasis on math homework. He is ten. But I wanted to see if I could find something to do with both him and my three year old son. While I bought flash cards for my older son I saw the cards for Old Maid and Go fish with numbers and letters. Last night the three of us sat in bed and played Old Maid and Go Fish. It was hilarious to see my youngest son sit with a stack of cards asking his older brother, “Declan... do you have any sevens?” Who knew a three and a half year old could catch on so quickly. :) Well I did.
When we played Old Maid he insisted the Old Maid was the best card and didn’t want to give it up! So in the end Declan and I just let
It’s the little things in life that always kept me happy. And although I have some great photos of me and the boys at baseball games and fishing, it’s times like this, and times like going to the grocery store together that I think I cherish most. I had to fight for custody of my son Declan. It taught me a valuable lesson early in his life. Being a part of your child’s life is a privilege. I used to say all parents should have to fight for thier children but I know how harsh that is and I don't really wish it on anyone. But what I mean is you value things that don't come easy.
I also learned not all people are lucky enough to have a family. I think that is why I loved my wife so much. But that is another story... Having that knowledge taught me to appreciate these small moments. As a father my lessons evolve. For instance after my second son was born I learned that the love between these two brothers is something I fostered for more reason than I first understood. Family takes care of family. As they grow older I won’t always be here. Some day they will only have each other perhaps. I wonder if they will remember their nights wrestling on the carpet or sitting with dad on the bed playing Go fish and Old Maid.
