I'm officially a grandfather. My oldest son (Titty Jr) and his wife welcomed a baby boy into the world on 2/9.
It's surreal witnessing your children ascend into adulthood. It's validation that you've done your job as parent. Yet it still feels like a weird mixture of pride, nostalgia, amazement and trepidation. Things will never be the same, but that dynamic shift brings excitement and hope.
We've endured a bit of a roller coaster these past couple of years. Accidents, injuries, illness and cancer scares--along with the imminent threat of age-related decline-- have certainly given pause. My wife and I have been together since we were teens and are fortunate enough to be able to navigate through all these trials and tribulations hand in hand. All things considered, I'm very fortunate.
It's surreal witnessing your children ascend into adulthood. It's validation that you've done your job as parent. Yet it still feels like a weird mixture of pride, nostalgia, amazement and trepidation. Things will never be the same, but that dynamic shift brings excitement and hope.
We've endured a bit of a roller coaster these past couple of years. Accidents, injuries, illness and cancer scares--along with the imminent threat of age-related decline-- have certainly given pause. My wife and I have been together since we were teens and are fortunate enough to be able to navigate through all these trials and tribulations hand in hand. All things considered, I'm very fortunate.