Temperatures dropped into the 60s today and I took my family to the park
I love my family and relish every single moment I get to spend with my wife and my kids.
My father was busy during the few years I lived in the same house as him and he constantly rebuffed my attempts to play with him after work. I just wanted to throw a ball around and spend time with my dad, but now those days are gone and I’m only left with memories of what things could have been, instead of what they actually were. Instead of following in his footsteps and making the same mistakes, I am making strides to avoid those exact kinds of errors. The last thing I want to do is know I could have done better and still fail to do so in the end. It kills me thinking that I could follow down the same path and feel like I didn’t do enough or didn’t have enough strength or resilience to avoid it. So today for instance, I’ll be taking my family to the park because temperatures outside are going to be comfortable in the 60s instead of another hot summer afternoon in the 80s like last week. It gives the air conditioner a break and a chance for us all to get some fresh air. Our children love playing at the park because there is a lot of playground equipment that is new and upgraded compared to some of the other parks in the city. My wife and I get a chance to catch up and bond with one another as we’re both fairly busy throughout the week. It’s nice to get out of an air conditioned house for a change, especially when the weather outside is cool and comfortable.