Old Dad, New Dad

Well I guess I can be classified as an old dad. In the past couple of days I have met with some new dads and it doesn't quite seem like yesterday that I was there. An advertiser dropped by with baby in tow (12 weeks old) and we all were quite enthralled by the cute sleeping bundle in her car seat. It takes you back to those days but they are in the distant past. My how time flies!

A few days back I was meeting with a fellow with whom I have worked in the past but he was childless then. Now he's father of a 3 year old and 3 month old, reading our magazine, blogging about his perspectives on fatherhood.It takes me back to the old days of having kids that age but my mind may reflect more fondly than the actual experience—not that we didn't enjoy them thoroughly.

It's the stages of parenting that are really exciting, albeit challenging at times. The preschool years lead you through to the excitement of elementary school and its array of activities. Soon enough your child has not only been through high school but is on to post-secondary experiences. It's been a great trip and still going on.

From an old dad, remember to enjoy your children each stage, they really are precious years.