Moments That Stay
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A Little Longer
He was tired. I could see it. But he stayed—just to play cards with me.
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The Last Few Teeth
She handed me the tooth and said, “Keep it.” I wasn’t sure if she meant it. But I…
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She Said Yes
I asked if she wanted to play a game. I expected no. But tonight—she said yes.
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I Promised
I was tired. My back hurt. But I’d said yes yesterday—and he would remember if I didn’t.
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Which One Will He Remember?
He asked again. Yesterday I said no. Today, I said yes—and maybe that’s the one.
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Who Really Knows?
It’s crowded sometimes—kids, dog, everyone—but they still want to be close. And that feels enough.
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Sun, Fun, and a Change of Plans
A beach day, bikes, ice cream, and a quiet decision to keep going together.
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Tonight Was a Good Night
She smiled, said “hello and good night.” It wasn’t much—but it was everything tonight.
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Resting His Eyes
He mumbled, “Just resting my eyes.” I let him stay—because this moment mattered more.
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The River Ride Remembered
He remembered the rides, the river, the feeling—and that’s how I knew it mattered.
Dad
I’m a dad who’s still figuring it out. Not all at once, and not always well — but I try to show up. That’s the thread running through most of what I write here.