"Dad, you only read religion or life books," says Dylan. " Well, I read other stuff too!" I respond. But not really. He's right. I like inspirational, self-help, and religious books. I've read enough of those to know that my job as a parent is to raise our kids so they can be independent. We are supposed to get them ready for the world and then let them go. I' m under the impression this belief will protect me from devastation when they move out. "Aimee and I did what we were supposed to do," I'll tell myself. However, in the back of my mind, I know I'll be a mess. But as of now, as each stage passes, I haven't been too sad. I like how they are older. They can tell me what hurts or what they need. Plus, I like being able to doze off on the couch for 5 minutes, knowing they won't end up dead. My method of "I'll be okay because they are supposed to grow up" was all well and good , until I came acro
A hangry dad. But he tries.