Recent content by Spudfyre

I don't think it is bad to want your child to hurry and grow up. I far more enjoyed the 5-12 year age span the most with my 5 boys. The first 4 years, sure cherish them but my best memories come after they are 4 when my sons and I had real communciations and they still were not in rebel mode...

My ex and I left on mutual terms and at the time of the split were determined that we would work together in the best interest of our son. The first few years were difficult, but now we are able to mingle within each other's lives very well, cover for each other, adjust access times and...

I believe how you feel isn't as important as what kind of person you will be in their life. For example, it may not be possible to be a parental figure in their eyes, but you can still lead by example. I have 4 step sons and they are exposed to a very abusive, narcistic father. As such, my...