We all have that one goal we want to accomplish, right? It might be a little goal that we keep setting. Or it might be a big goal that keeps alluding us. But we all have that goal. And we all want to be successful in accomplishing that goal. But it seems so hard sometimes.… Continue reading
The couple in the picture above looks so happy, don’t they? Life is good. All is bliss. We walk with our spouse through fields of wheat holding hands to show how much we love each other. Oh that life was really this easy and peaceful! If you’ve been married for more than a week, you… Continue reading
As parents, one of our overriding desires is to see our children be successful. Maybe it’s for a small child to be successful in learning new behaviors. Or it might be that we want them to be successful in school. Maybe it’s in a sport they play, or growing in their faith. Or perhaps it’s… Continue reading
What is it that children want? Toys? Video games or equipment? New phones, iPods or tablets? Nope. In this powerful video produced by Ikea, it tells you exactly what they want. It’s less than 3 minutes long so, parents (especially with younger children), please watch it and take it to heart. Continue reading
It doesn’t seem that long ago that my oldest son, Taylor, was officially looking for his first real “job”. He was 17, had big aspirations and is an amazing young man (yes, I know, I’m supposed to think that – but he really is!). My other son, Garret (who’s also amazing 🙂 ) followed close… Continue reading
I have to admit, I have a lot of experience in this area. No, I’m not a fantastic Mom, but I have a fantastic Mom! And I’m married to one, also. So I have to say…I know what I’m talking about here. Of course, I have an awesome Dad, too, which is how I was… Continue reading
. I’ve written about things I thank my Dad for, and I’ve written about words I want my sons to understand as they become men. I have an awesome Dad. And I want to be an awesome Dad. But what, exactly, makes a Dad awesome? I’m not sure there’s a definitive list or definition what makes a… Continue reading
What do you fear? Several years ago we were at my son, Garret’s, soccer tournament. Between games we went for a walk in a little park near the fields. As we walked, I heard a very loud “whirring” sound. My son, Taylor, and I turned and got a big-time stare down by a little tiny bird –… Continue reading
This is going to be a different kind of week in the Baird household. On Wednesday my wife, Michele, and my son, Taylor, will head to the airport. When they land in Chicago, my son begins a new phase in his life – college. My wife will undoubtedly shed a few tears as she says… Continue reading