Having kids

My son, Owen, just turned three. You know, there really isn't anything like having kids. I think the correct terminology ought to be kids having you. I didn't ever think that I'd be as wrapped up in my child's life as I am. I always thought of having kids as kind of a novelty before I had one. I quickly learned that raising a child is the single most important thing a person can do outside of becoming a Christian.

When my brother had his first son, Dale III, I watched him change and I thought, "hey, that will never be me." Well, I was absolutely wrong. It is amazing to me how having kids totally changes your life. Your interests become Barney, the Wiggles, and Superman again. Your talk is spattered with "poopiedoo" and "oopsies". I have learned that with kids, if you don't have them, you don't understand and cannot until you do.

Today,my son and I are spending time going to Tot Time at the local museum. Aren't I a lucky man?

My beautiful wife, Tracy has about four weeks left until our second son is due. I wonder what is in store for me next?