Sometimes I feel like a Short-Order Dad. Just what does that mean?

Maybe another way to put it is, “on-demand dad.” Let me explain.

As I’ve shared in other posts, our kids live 50/50 me and their mom, going back and forth frequently between houses.

And sometimes – a lot of times? – life with my kids boils down to the next thing only, at least it feels like that, a series of Immediate Action Drills,

Dinner, what do you want?

How was your day? Fine.

Who’s in the shower first, second, third?

Please brush your teeth.

Hang up your towel.

Short-Order Dad, what’s the next thing?

Step up.

Love.

Support.

Love.

Adjust.

Love.

Respond.

LOVE.