My kids

I have four kids, well they aren't kids they are grown adults with lives and jobs and families. Now  to clarify, two are mine by parenthood and two are by marriage but I refuse to use the term step child, 
they are in my life they are my kids I love them all equally.  When your children are growing up,
you hope that you can impart some values and morals and ethics that they will live by or emulate.

Isn't it a joy when you see them grow and display just how much they are what you hoped for and more? Well all four of mine are!
From these four kids, we have been blessed with five yes five wonderful grandchildren!
 Now two of our daughters are single parents and I marvel at their love, devotion, sacrifice and determination to provide a safe, healthy happy home for their kids. Could I do what these two are doing?  I don't know, I just know these two are doing a wonderful job!
Our other daughter lives too far away.. LOL  is married to a wonderful man and has the cutest one
year old boy, she is constantly sharing videos, skyping us and including us in their family life, what
a joy she is!
Our son is engaged!! YAY  (more grandkids to follow!)  He's local, has a wonderful fiancé and reminds me of MY father more every time I see him or talk to him. His work ethic, strength and character make me so proud.  Why am I telling you this?   
Am I a happy, blessed father?  You bet your ass I am!