Presence

Tested my son after we set up the Christmas tree together.

“J, I give you two options. Choose one that you prefer.”

Option 1: Papa gets very busy at work, earns a lot of money and buys you plenty of toys that you like.

Option 2: Papa is not busy at work, so I can spend time with you, but you cannot have many toys.

He replied, “I want option 2. I don’t need many toys. I prefer Papa to be spending time and playing with me.”

As fathers, our presence is more important than our presents. Stop saying that you are working hard for the family; it’s actually for yourself and your own recognition.

Your greatest gift to your child is not what you can give him, but who you are to him.