The love, affection, and admiration. The way motherhood continues to encourage me to be the best version of myself. The way I have slowly learned to let go of my perfectionism, which is nearly impossible to maintain with 4 children, especially with 3 boys! The ability to shape young minds in the hopes of raising them to change in the world in whatever small or grand ways they choose. And the ability to relive your youth again. If you allow it to, parenting can keep you youthful.
"The best part about being a dad is watching your kids grow up. Having the opportunity to watch, support, and positively influence someone's life is one of greatest honors I've ever had (times three). The unconditional love that has developed in me, first by becoming a husband and then a father, is my daily motivation and the best part of my personal journey through fatherhood."
The 2020 back-to-school season is very much unlike any one before. As kids, parents, teachers, and schools approach the start of a new school year, there are many questions about exactly what this year will look like in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.