As we approach the day she leaves us, I wanted to share some things about our daughter Agatha Rose that most people don’t know. From afar, most people know her as a pretty girl with good hair. You might also know her as a good soccer player. Her friends know her as fiercely loyal. But there’s more. She’s also extremely competitive and will give up her body on the field of play. This isn’t always evident unless you get really…
September 2011 I’m not one of those dads who denies the advancement of technology. Especially when it comes to technology that accesses the Internet. In fact, I’m just the opposite. As a result, our daughters enjoy a range of devices that access various parts of the Internet. Granted, their macbook is armed to the teeth with restrictions in terms of how long they use the device, at what times, what kinds of sites they can access, what kind of content…
On Wednesday, we packed the car and headed north. It was only 20 miles or so, but just out of immediate reach. Far enough for it to feel real. We were dropping off our oldest daughter, Agatha (10), at her first ever sleep away camp. Most parents I know would be jumping for joy at the chance to confidently drop their kids somewhere for a few nights. Like a freedom thing. A time to throw parties or at least party…
This is the story of a little girl who always wanted earrings. And the meanest father in the world.
The last day of school is something all kids remember. Grown ups, not so much.