Proud Dad, I'm going to brag...

ccpro

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Father of three, married 28 years...one out of the gates, one on the launch pad, and one we're trying to keep up with. My son is 23 working for JP Morgan in Manhattan, my daughter is due to graduate this may in business/marketing and has a job waiting, and my youngest daughter has no quit in her. She made second cut on HS Vball but alas didn't make it! Teachable moment, we're resuming club beach vball. My point is I feel I've been a highly functioning mess most of my life, but I've been blessed with kids smarter than me! My wife is a world champion at motherly nurturing and I simply work like a robot bringing in good bacon. I realize I'm telling many of you nothing but tonight I'm reflecting and feel proud despite my many shortcomings I self reflect on. Thanks for all your bros and sisters for this platform and community...I get it and appreciate it! Peace and love!
 

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You did good, dad.
 

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You are doing one hell of a job. It has to be a great feeling being able to look at your kids and feel like they are smarter than you. Just remember you are part of the reason for it!
 
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Every day is Father's Day. Give yourself a pat on the back for great parenting skills.
 

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Awesome, raising kids is tough. smart thinking investing in your kids like that so in just a few years they can indemnify you in a nursing home
 

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Nothing wrong with being proud of your kids.

Congrats!
 

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Wow, those offspring have an incredible mother. Ok, Pops not to shabby either. 😂

Dude I know the feeling. My wife has her Master's, oldest has his Masters, 2 in their last year of college and I couldn't finish an Associates degree.

I'm proud of all of them but the one that stands out is my special needs son. Long story short, born perfect and at 4 months old had a stroke. There's some residual aftereffects from that but that young man is so positive. Being positive is not a trait his father has.

Hope the path says the same for your family
 
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Father of three, married 28 years...one out of the gates, one on the launch pad, and one we're trying to keep up with. My son is 23 working for JP Morgan in Manhattan, my daughter is due to graduate this may in business/marketing and has a job waiting, and my youngest daughter has no quit in her. She made second cut on HS Vball but alas didn't make it! Teachable moment, we're resuming club beach vball. My point is I feel I've been a highly functioning mess most of my life, but I've been blessed with kids smarter than me! My wife is a world champion at motherly nurturing and I simply work like a robot bringing in good bacon. I realize I'm telling many of you nothing but tonight I'm reflecting and feel proud despite my many shortcomings I self reflect on. Thanks for all your bros and sisters for this platform and community...I get it and appreciate it! Peace and love!
Congratulations are in order brother. Thank you for sharing this it is a joyful occasion
 
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