As one year ends and another begins, most people make resolutions for the new year. Although I have many of the typical resolutions for the coming year, things like losing weight and getting into shape, I have two resolutions, two wishes, for 2010. These wishes go hand in hand, but they are important.
First, I resolve to be more patient with my children. As every parent knows, there are times when it is difficult to be calm, to keep your cool, when you have three children running around screaming, yelling, bickering, fighting, playing, whatever it might be. Although I think I have gotten better over the years, I hope for, pray for, patience and I resolve to be more patient with my children.
My second resolution is simply to be the best father that I can be. Being a father, a parent, is hard. I often feel like I have no clue what I am doing. There are times when I am simply at a loss for what to say, what to do, or how to react. I find myself angry, frustrated, confused, and upset. Other times though, I experience the most profound joy and happiness. Sharing my knowledge, my wisdom, my time and my life with my children is the most rewarding thing I have ever experience. In 2010, even as I pray for the patience it sometimes takes just to get through the day, I also hope that I can give back the love, the joy, and the happiness my children give me. Although I feel lost at times, I can only do my best and in 2010 I simply resolve to be the best dad I can be.