Becoming a Dad Again- What Do I Do Now? (and great quotes for fathers)

On Friday, I became a proud parent once again to a second daughter, Caroline.   When you have a child, there is no stopping the big question that fills your mind:

What do I do now?

I once read a book called Becoming a Dad by Stephen James and David Thomas.   When we got home with Caroline the other day, I picked the book back up and thumbed through some of the pages that I read about four years ago.

The advice that stuck with me then is still relevant today.  It gives good perspective on life…what’s really important. I hope you find it helpful (it’s written with dad in mind of course). 

 What do I do now (four essentials for fathers)?

1. Love your wife well. 

2. Have good male friends.

 3. Risk your ego.

4. Learn from your kids.

Each of the 4 essentials are very helpful in being the best dad you can be.  I plan to re-emphasize them in my life.

I also loved these quotes as I got a lot from them as it pertains to being a father – they are just great in my opinion:

The best way to prepare is to begin to live.   -Elliot Hubbard

The Greatness of a man’s power is the measure of his surrendor.  – William Booth

I’m gonna be like you, Dad. You know I’m gonna be like you.   -Harry Chapin “Cat’s in the Cradle”

Some people skip through life; some people are dragged through it. -Donald Miller, Blue Like Jazz

Adventure, with all its requisite danger and wildness, is a deeply spiritual longing written into the soul of man. -John Eldredge, Wild at Heart

Ours is a world where people don’t know what they want and are willing to go through hell to get it. -Don Marquis

Balancing work and family is important in your career-make sure you spend time with loved ones.  At the end of the day, life will be all about the relationships you have made.  I’m excited to have a new daughter…I can’t wait to see what my life becomes.