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When bringing your young kids sledding (this may also apply loosely to other physical activities) prepare them for the crash.  Some kids automatically like crashing, but others think it is a horrible trajedy. Let them know it’s not and that it will be happening.

Dads, the next chance you get, go ask your wife if there are any presents to be wrapped and then go wrap them.

It quite possible that you can turn down the temperature on your water heater on those days your kids aren’t taking baths.

(Just one more benefit for the families that don’t give their kids daily baths.)

Dads, if you have to choose between something that will produce moderate joy for yourself and something that will produce greater joy for your wife, choose the greater joy.

Dads – if you’re trying to make a decision with your wife and she says “I could go either way,” she might be saying, “Please take the lead and make a decision for us, Husband.”

Dads, do you find yourself praying with your kids and your wife and at church and in men’s group but never by yourself? Because you don’t have time? Try this.

You use a computer every day, right? I mean, you’re reading this.

So, everyday, the first time you get on a computer, the first thing you do once you get it on, open up a notepad file (or a Word file or Visual basic or power point or wherever you can type) and type out a prayer.

Do it every day. Confess things (we don’t do enough of that, Men, do we?). Praise God. Thank God. Ask for what is important like (wisdom and peace and salvation for your kids) and less important (that a child’s cough go away).

Don’t be afraid to repeat things. Focus on God while you type. 

And then, when you’re done, just close the file without saving.

Typing out your prayer requires you to focus on what you’re praying about and prevents you from getting distracted. I recommend it.

Paraphrased From PhilTheCarl who is with me recording a fighter song right now:

Dads, too busy for a date night? Don’t worry, it’s not essential. Just make sure you have time alone with your wife doing the kind of thing you used to do when you were dating.

Dads, want to see a glimpse of the life of a home-schooling home-maker?

Scott: We should take a minute and clean up this counter.

Debbie (not grumpily): Yes, there are a thousand little things I should do. You tell me which 100 of them you want me to do, and then maybe you’ll be happy.