Thanks so much.

It sounds like you're way ahead of where I ever was. I'm afraid that while I
cognitively understood that my kids were progressively moving on, I didn't
understand it emotionally. Since you get this already, you've won the
biggest part of the battle – being able to look back and know that you
squeezed everything out of fatherhood that you could.

I'm currently helping my son shop for his first apartment. More bonding, for
sure, but still helping move further away from the nest.

Enjoy being “daddy” while it lasts.

The last time I commented was back in Sept of last year when you dropped your son off at college…I am clearly drawn to these views of fatherhood and what lays ahead of me with my own children. It's funny how you notice slight changes in your children's need for you; for me right now it is walking into the school yard alone, dad can remain at the side walk. I am still the “daddy”, however the signs of becoming “dad” are ever more present in small ways as the months go past. Obviously, this is part of life and a good thing…just one that sneaks up on you ever so quietly and quickly.

These days, I am working hard on living in the moment, enjoying and taking it all in.

Keep sharing your thoughts on being “dad” they are very much appreciated.

Peter