I am very happy to have had a child.  I see so many changes in myself related to being a father that I am looking forward to me “growing up” right along with Sway.

 

Sway

As I go through my day to day work, which is something less that predictable when doing location audio for TV, I notice that I have a much greater appreciation for the work that other people do. I also notice that I am less and less prone to feel the need for positive affirmation and recognition in my work life and all my needs for that stem from from family.  I suppose that as my value system slowly evolves I feel more “zen”….and the impetuous, impatient, competitive spirit of youth is supplanted by a sense of making a greater contribution.

Don’t think I don’t love my work and do my absolute best everyday, but the reality of tending to child changes the reasons I want to do well.

I will say that as I just turned 35, and Sway is 2 1/2, I am glad to have waited until Che’ and I were “older” to have Sway. Our ability to provide a stable home and spirit life for Sway is tremendously enhanced by our previous life experiences.