The Hidden Benefits of Family

So, today after work I was invited to happy hour with my coworkers.  I usually never go, but this time, I was tempted.  I ended up going home instead, even though I called and couldn’t get my wife/daughter.  As I pull in the driveway, they were leaving for Tae Kwon Do (karate) class.  My daughter pays by the month and can go when she wants.  Anyway, I hop in their car and go to her class.  I’m so glad I went. My daughter has come so far in just a few short weeks.  She isn’t the most coordinated kid in the world, but that’s changing.  She sparred for the first time, and I got to watch EVERYTHING.  That was the best hour I spent all week.  What’s even better is simply watching your child take off and begin to soar.  AMAZING.

We topped the evening off with some high-class dinner (fish sticks) and a Disney movie in the casita (out building).  I had a blast.  I finally had that beer–it was just at 9 pm and my two girls (wife & daughter) were passed out in the casita from a week’s exhaustion.  What a relaxing and wonderful evening.  I guess I really am a family man.  What a simple, but wonderful night.

Keep prepping and building that homestead,

Dan

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