Comments on: Tiny Commitments: A Daily Dad Schedule

By: Joseph Condron

Joseph Condron — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:44:17 +0000

A good idea. Scheduling what we consider to be little things are ultimately what is most important. Little things eventually become great things. .-= Joseph Condron´s last blog ..About Evgeni Plushenko and Alexei Yagudin: The Rivalry Of The Greatest Figure Skaters =-.

By: Randy Crafton

Randy Crafton — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:13:54 +0000

Working from home makes it so easy to mistake being near the family with being with the family. My 4YO woke up a little groggy this morning and spent about 20 minutes snuggling with me while I was on a phone call. It was a beautiful experience, and far better than phone calls I ever made while working in an office. But you are right, it’s not the same as being present and attentive and it’s so important to remember to have the dedicated time too. It fills us both up and makes the days that much more joyful. Thanks for the post and insight into how you’re trying to work it in.

By: Derek Markham

Derek Markham — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:21:10 +0000

Will –

Thanks for your kind words! You’re absolutely right on the email – for me it’s a ‘black hole’ experience, and hard to get back to actual productive work once I’ve opened my mail.

Derek

By: Alison Kerr

Alison Kerr — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:14:49 +0000

Yes, yes, BTDT with the challenge of mama and papa time. It does get easier as they grow, but you still have to make a date in the schedule – life is busy. There’s always something else needing done, but what’s the point if we don’t have time to enjoy the people who matter to us?

By: Will

Will — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:38:51 +0000

Derek,

I just found your blog – and this is an awesome post. I work out of the house, while raising my 4 boys! Too often I find myself caught up in the work and not enough in the adventures happening all around me.

I find that when I follow the advice from David Allen (Author: Getting Things Done) and Tim Ferris (Author: 4-Hour Work Week) of NOT starting my day with email, then I am not only more centered and balanced, but more able to focus on my family instead of just work.

Thanks for the reminder. I am going to go and play with my kids now.
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By: Derek Markham

Derek Markham — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:45:02 +0000

Haha – yeah, 15 minutes isn’t much for an adult, but it’s a starting point for me. We really have to work for it to have ‘mama and papa only’ time, with 3 kids in the family.

By: Sonya

Sonya — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:04:27 +0000

Thanks for your honest and insightful post! You make a lot excellent points on managing our daily, challenging lives. .-= Sonya´s last blog ..Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad =-.

By: Alison Kerr

Alison Kerr — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:48:00 +0000

Great post Derek. One wonderful thing is that a good 15 minutes with a young child can be a ‘long’ time for their attention span. I’d not try a 15 minute date with a partner though…