...last night as went to the pub for dinner with my son. We were really there to meet with a group of folks who run a Tuesday night club for years 3, 4, and 5. I'm going to help out because what else would I be doing between 6.30 and 8pm and the inevitable taxi service? Go to the supermarket I suppose! So, might as well join in the fun - there will be about 80 kids there, says Dan, talking to himself - oh, might as well join in the chaos then.
Had a good meeting this morning with a friend responsible for developing Dads + Lads for the YMCA nationally, and a top man from Kingston YMCA who is starting a fab Saturday morning drop in for D+L's. Good to hear/share ideas. We thought about how much of our work requires numerical measurements to detemine success, but how much more important it is to consider relationships in terms of their depth, not in the number we merely pass the time of day with.
So, I'm thinking about the D+L's course coming up. I've put out some feelers about the need to re-write the material for single mums, who might appreciate input on raising boys, to create a new course. Had a long conversation this afternoon about teenage mums and how to work with them on parenting skills (reaching their childs heart) without appearing condescending or critical. Only a tentative way forward identified.
Had a heart wrenching letter from a Dad who appears to have been screwed every which way by his ex, her lawyer and the CSA. Hang in there, Brian. As the Apostle Bono says: "don't let the bastards grind you down".
But also some kind messages about the site - thanks - appreciate it.
Looking forward to seeing a mate of mine for a curry tonight - Chris, my old youth leader. He is pretty old now, but a hero of mine nonetheless! Hopefully we can plumb some depth and try to work out some of our stuff together - we've both had our lows since 1981 and have come through....just about!
Oh no!
I feel a Jerry Springer moment coming on....
So....take care of yourself and.... (if you have a mate like Chris) ..... each other.
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