my kids

I'm going to take the moment here on Father's Day, to say how wonderful I think my kids are. I am over-all pleased with the young adults they are growing in to.

I am not a traditional father...I do not (or at least during their most formative years did not) go off to a 9 to 5 job. I was often around during the day to listen to how their school day went and to encourage them in their activities. It certainly must make a difference to be around.

My 7 year old son today said, "Since me and (my brother) are men, we're kind of like "half dads," so we should get Father's Day presents, too."

Happy Father's Day to all you dads and half dads.