Became the dad I never had for my own kids
My father was checked out the whole time I was growing up. Barely knew him. Swore I'd be different and I actually followed through. It's hard sometimes because I don't have a model for this but I'm present, I listen to my kids, I tell them I'm proud of them. My 11 year old told me I'm his best friend last week and I almost cried. Miss having that connection growing up but I'm creating it for them instead.
This hits different man. My dad was the same way and I made the same promise to myself. Some days are chaos but I wouldn't trade being present for anything. You're already crushing it just by showing up.