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Fatherhood Through Their Eyes
A few years ago my oldest son defined what Fatherhood looked like to him after 7 years with me:
- Fun
- Awesome
- Tall
- Holy
- Eats Alot
- Really Stinky
- Smart
He knows me pretty good! And I’m trying to live up to most of this list. But being aware of what’s seen through their eyes is so important as a Dad. They learn so much from what they see, and smell I guess. My to do list for my boys: Be intentional, listen, point them to God’s Word, accumulate experience & memories. And remember, he/she may be Just Like You.
How would your son or daughter define Fatherhood by what she sees in you?
Back Yard Projects
2011 was a good year for Back Yard Projects. This warm weather’s got me dreaming again:
Club House. We’ve got a traditional swing in our subdivision playground, so I wanted to do something a little different. Found the plans here. Started on Memorial Day, finished on 4th of July. I know, I ‘m an amateur.
Garden Boxes. I grew up gardening for my grandparents for $5 an hour after school. Guess I got hooked. Contact me if you’d like some homegrown pickled okra, or get on my list for cucumber give aways starting in June. Great stress relief and many multiplication lessons learned.
Pergola. Thanks to Brad Gerken with Gerken Homes for this project. All Louisiana Cypress. Still have to get the rest of the concrete poured. And hopefully an outdoor fireplace and kitchen built under this.
With a third Corley Kid coming this Spring and more space needed, this picture posted by Ben Arment has me thinking about a 2012 project… The Office Shed.
Lane Corley 