The best piece of advice I ever got is extremely simple, yet at times extremely hard to follow: never wish for that “next stage”.  When talking with other dads, I constantly hear things like, “I just can’t wait until she walks.”, or, “I just can’t wait until he can throw a ball with me.”  Believe me, your children will get there sooner than you think, and suddenly you’ll be thinking, “Where did all that time go??” I was so fortunate to get this bit of advice before my son was born, and I’ve tried to keep it in mind at all times, particularly when I get tired or frustrated. continue…