My Kiddos

Photo by Sydnee Bikett

Today my oldest kiddo turned ten. Nine days ago his sister turned six — kindergarten and fourth grade. It's amazing to think about how much has changed in the past ten years. Three houses, a new city, and so many things the kids are doing that they couldn't do a few short years ago.

Back in 2020 I was caring for both my children at home during the COVID pandemic. I set up a daily schedule for the boy. We played submarine in the girl's room, dinosaur school (a game in which I would say things like, "Every dinosaur hop until the end of the bocce ball court") at a nearby park, and narrated some artwork for the baby.

Now the kids are playing together. The boy loves to read his own, the girl loves Dogman comics, and they both watch "The Magic School Bus" together.

For the past ten years I've been so blessed to get to spend so much time with my children. Now, I have a new job, which means I don't get to spend as much time with them, but I will cherish the time I do have — playing games, reading books, and spin-throwing my daughter onto our bed (it's been her favorite lately).

Ten years of being a father, and I can't wait to see what the next ten years brings.