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Being a father is a lot harder than I ever would have imagined. However, it is also more fun than I ever would have guessed. <\/p>\n

A few days ago, I was in my front yard playing catch with my two boys. My daughter, also my youngest, came running out with a baseball glove that was way too big. The glove did not work (partially because it was too big, partially because she is a left-hander), but she was able to toss the baseball a bit.<\/p>\n

As I played baseball with my three kids, I thought to myself \u201cI love being a Dad.\u201d<\/p>\n

My children have many of my traits. I sometimes feel bad about that. After all, who would want to turn out like me. Luckily, they also have my wife Lyndee as an influence in there lives.<\/p>\n

In a recent panel, my friend Christian described what it was like coming out as a homosexual to himself and his family. I hope that my children will never fear to tell me such things. I joked on the panel that the thing I would most struggle with was if my children ever came out as\u2026Republicans. I am praying for the strength, patience, and love needed for that day. After all, Shem (age 9) is showing some serious Republican tendencies.<\/p>\n

For Father\u2019s Day, I got from my wife a University of Utah T-Shirt, an Orioles T-Shirt, and a Johnny Cash T-Shirt. I am a 4XL Tall and so t-shirts are hard to find\u2026and pricey when I do. My daughter, Geneva, got me some Dad\u2019s brand Red Cream Soda.<\/p>\n

My son, Todd, got me Rock Band 2. He gave it to me Saturday so we could play last night. He played guitar. I was lead vocals. We did Weezer\u2019s \u201cSay it Ain\u2019t So\u201d (a long time karaoke favorite of mine) and Nirvana\u2019s \u201cIn Bloom.\u201d It was a blast. My boy and I\u2026bonding over Weezer and Nirvana. This is love.<\/p>\n

I love being a Dad.<\/p>\n

Wait\u2026Shem didn\u2019t get me anything. Hmmmm.<\/p>\n

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