Comments on: Cookies and Other Sweet Things in Life

By: John W. Redelfs

John W. Redelfs — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 13:10:22 +0000

What gorgeous babies you have! I just love the pictures. I’m in a baby mood this morning. Not five minutes ago my wife, Esperanza, telephoned me from Boise, Idaho to inform me that our first grandson has entered the world. He is named after me, and I’m so pleased. The mother and child are doing fine. What a happy day!

I was a stay-at-home parent during all but the first two years our three children were in the home. My wife had such a good job, and I had such a poor one that it just didn’t make sense to do it any other way. I sure did love those years with the children. I miss them a lot. Now they are all grown and have left this empty nest. But it is wonderful to see the grandchildren come. Treasure these years while your children are little. Little girls especially just don’t ever get any cuter than they are at that age.

By: chronicler

chronicler — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 09:59:27 +0000

I’ve always felt that men got the wrong end of the deal. You are required to provide and support, and be absent for the precious times in the lives of your children. I have very little sympathy for women around me who complain of having to spend their days with small people who love them, and feeling unfulfilled.

Just remember the cookies, and always look for time for the small ones. The world can survive without another hour’s devotion to the machine, while allowing a child to take center stage for a few moments.

By: Stephen M (Ethesis)

Stephen M (Ethesis) — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 16:50:25 +0000

I work full-time at a busy, national law firm with offices all over the country. I did not realize how much I am missing until I, for the first time ever in my life, took nearly a full month off from work to play Mr. Mom.

I’m impressed that you were able to take a month off. I take off a week here or there, wish I could take a full thirty days.

Congrats, wonderful pictures.

By: Jordan

Jordan — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:09:23 +0000

As I sit here at work just after midnight, this post becomes all the more poignant…

By: Chad Too

Chad Too — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 12:18:10 +0000

Sitting here at my desk… I often find myself looking back longingly at the years I was a stay-at-home dad for my pre-school age son. I miss those days a lot.

By: Keryn

Keryn — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 13:53:35 +0000

That is an awfully sweet story. It made me remember the sacrifice my husband makes when he spends his days at work instead of with his precious babies. Thanks for the reminder.

By: john f.

john f. — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 12:58:40 +0000

Fun times. Making gingerbread cookies around the holidays is a favorite for our kids as well, especially if there are cousins and grandparents around for the event!