Be a great dad

I am a Dad to the most wonderfull litte girl i have ever met, she is 5 months now and i never thought the sight of a child recognising me when i wake her up or walk into the room, or make eye contact in any way, would fill me up with such joy and happyness…Thank you Abigail, i will always do my best for you…....

I introduced Father’s Day in my country (Sudan) to coincide with the launch of a radio station in 2005.
Men were really happy as they got the recognition they deserve as fathers..

This is not as easy as it sounds..
I mean it is not like you get an AWARD and that’s it.. meet you next year for evaluation (like the Oscars)
It is an ongoing process.. daily, hourly..
I have been blessed with three kids 12,10 and 7
12 and 7 are difficult. They need a lot of attention, it is like walking on a minefield.
10 is easier.. he is lovable, cuddly and loving..
He is also forgiving.. and his emotions are very adult-like.

Today Mr 12 wanted to ride his bike with me while I ran.

I didn’t really feel like running – “Too much other stuff to do” – but how could I refuse my son?

I thought 5 kms – then he wanted to do 12 – I thought 10 was a good compromise, but like a great personal trainer he got me to do 12 kms.

I was thinking what great kids I have – and it lead me to ask if it was because of me & in spite of me? I truly believe I have been a positive influence in their lives and feel I can tick off this goal!

Miss 18 asked if I would dye her hair. I’ve done it before – years ago – but wasn’t sure about it, but said I would give it a go. I’m glad I did.

It was a great chance to chat & she was pleased with the result – dark brown.

throwing quotes back and forth with Nick from Spamalot…

“I fart in your general direction” (said in a French accent)... hey he is a 11 year old boy… what would you expect?!?

I watched Fever Pitch with my son & then we played subbuteo. Arsenal won 5 – 4 against Manchester United.

So, yesterday Nick and I are watching the Giants play the Cardinals. The game starts and I am explaining to him different strategies, etc. He looks at me and said he had a question. I’m like… sure buddy what is it?

“When do we get to start yelling at the TV?”

I love this kid.

which he landed—feels good to have most of the kids having made the transition from student to salaried member of society.

Today Nick and I headed off the the Bronx Zoo. The zoo was his idea and a rather good one at that. It was the 1st time either of us have been there. The weather and company was great! My favorite was the monkeys while Nick was into the tigers.