I feel like a bad parent. Seriously. And I’m tired of it. Today I duct taped my kid to his bed…well, I wanted to, but I didn’t. Then after he weaseled his way out of the tape I locked him in the closet so that I could get some work done…ok, that is a lie too, but it’s still not a bad option.
It is so hard sometimes to remember that my boy is more important than my work. I’m not even the work-a-holic type at all. But I am most definitely task oriented. If I’m at home I’m going to be working on something. The dishes, bills, a book, picking up, a project, etc. Sometimes I forget that playing with my son is the most productive thing I can do…and the most important.
Nine months from now, however, I might be locking myself in the closet.
“Welcome to parenthood” is what all you old people are saying.
“Thanks”, sometimes it feels like a ghost town.
r.i.p.wait til they out number you!
Oh, don't forget when they outwit you…they get smarter.I've been lurking here for awhile and just wanted to wish you well as you a) plant churches (so glad to hear about Renovatus here in my backyard) b) father babies. Long, long ago (I can pass as an old person these days) Greg Woods was my youth minister out at Metro. (Is that uncle Greg to you?) Anyway, the best to you and your family. Love the site.
Gosh, I am sorry things are so stressful right now. They will get better… I mean I don't know from experience, but you guys are so sweet and strong. Things will settle down, or you will adjust soon.I miss your family!
Ryan, I know the strain on you and jess is more than anything I"ve expereienced, but I also know that you are a great father for jones and you are surrounded by friends and a community that will back you up when it just gets too much. keep faith my friend, God and your friends are with you.
Ryan, hang in there, pal! The day may come when your children are adult best-friends and maybe you'll get to work professionally with one of them, and perhaps your kids become your heroes and you're really going to admire them one day … if only you resist killing them! (That ruins everything.)Hey Lisa! It's me! Kevin! Greg's little brother. 'Sounds like God is doing wonderful things with you at Imago! God is good!