Things I Know To Be True

Children enrich your life in ways that can’t be accurately described.
You can be the parent you want to be as long as “perfection” is not your goal, but “love” is.
Hummus should be called yummus.Most of the stories you see online from parents living flawless lives are pure fiction.
That fiction might have been created by you because you’ve built a story about how you’re failing as a parent.
You’re not failing.
“If you want to live like a Republican, vote like a Democrat.” —Harry S. Truman
Inspiration is everywhere.
All kids are nerds and that’s rad.
That song that you heard on the store speaker that seemed to be played just for you—it was.
Sometimes you and your kids need ice cream for dinner.
Wine makes a good time great.
Whiskey makes a good time bad in a great way.
Playing with your kids is the easiest and most fun way to be their hero.
You matter.
You matter a lot.
Not just to your kids, though they’re the most important.
Your child loves you. You’ve already won at life.