5 Lessons Being a Dad has Taught Me!

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Growing up, one of my biggest dreams was being a dad. I have said it before and will say it again. Being a dad has really opened my eyes up to an entirely different view of the world around me. Has it been what I dreamed, well no, it's been entirely different? Even with the chaotic moments becoming a dad has brought and the learning curve that has been thrust upon me, life is better. Life is fuller, and life is more memorable.

It's funny to think that my children are still so young and I have learned so much. I still have so much more to learn and experience before I will ever claim to be the dad my children deserve. Honestly, it will be a lifelong journey, and I guarantee I will make mistakes along the way but, the lessons learned will be fulfilling.

Being a Dad, What is our Motivation?

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Have you ever struggled with the chaos your children bring to your role of being a dad?  It can be daunting. The role of a dad can be one of the most challenging roles for any man. It isn't one of those things that come overnight, but it is a role that can be one of the most exciting and memory making.

As a father of three children under the age of six, my wife and I tend to have a lot of chaotic moments throughout the week. Our kids are very energetic, and they get bored very quickly. I am sure there are others that are in similar situations. This is part of the reason I am launching "A Working Dad."

Overcoming Fear while Being a Dad

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Overcoming fear while being a dad isn’t as easy as it looks to be on paper, is it? In fact, when it comes to actually embracing the role of being a dad, we dads tend to get lost in the things of our own imagination.

We tend to overthink our role. We assume one thing when it’s actually something completely different. Don’t get me wrong it is important to understand and accept our role. In the lives of our children, but we lose ourselves, don’t we?

Being a Dad, Is it Important?

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I have always wanted the experience of being a Dad or even being a Father. I know it may sound like the same thing, but I believe there is more to it than that. Being a first-time Father was hard but being a first-time Dad? Well, that is something I am still learning, and I have three kids now.

Being a Father Inspired by Chaos

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There are days when I, as a father of three toddlers, just really want to pull my hair out. My kids are crazy hyper and often way over sensitive. Sometimes being a father is just hard. Sometimes loving your children in spite of the choices they make may seem...

Living by Faith, A New Phase Together!

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It has been a while hasn't it?

Elliott Family Spring 2017

We have been busy adjusting to a new beginning here in Bartlesville.  For four months we have basically been living by faith, every day we faced struggles that we didn't expect, overcame situations we were not prepared for, and trusted in the unknown. Talk about growing in your faith, right?

Traveling with Kids, an adventure worth enduring?

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Elliott Family Summer 2017

A while back I moved my family half-way across the country in pursuit of a better living for them at a more affordable price point.  We took our three lovable kiddo's and drove them from California to Oklahoma over the course of three days and two nights. As an added bonus, my wife's parents drove behind us along the way. Traveling with kids can be a daunting task and wondered how things would go down. 

It begins...

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We've been thinking about life, our adventures, and our family.

It seems that many families are just like us, living life as it comes, trying to make a dent in the world around us by just being us. So many times, life can get us down. So many times, we have needed a little help living the life we were meant to live. It's part of the circle of life, I guess.