Comments on: The Crappiest Dad at Mother’s Morning Out

By: The Renegade Librarian

The Renegade Librarian — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:36:10 +0000

Well written, Russ. I admit I teared up a bit when you began to talk about Jesus’ story from Luke 18–how often I am the religious man and how I must be (and AM) the tax collector. A great piece!

By: laura w

laura w — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:03:50 +0000

once again, i get to read an article that goes along with what DAD just spoke loud and clear to me this morning! it’s amazing how quickly and to what extent we create these expectations for ourselves – to be the ‘perfect’ friend or minister or leader or loved one. at first we might think the most painful thing is letting others down, but when i look at my heart i can see, i think, the thing that hurts the most is yet another proof that i’m not the perfect anything. i’m just me. yet i’m HIS. so really, i’m just HIS. and that really is enough

miss you and your girls, russ! grace and peace

By: James

James — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:28:00 +0000

Kyle, I have Boy/Girl twins. When you have two the same age, it’s easy to compare and contrast, and one thing I learned from that experience is that they all do their thing in their time, not ours.

By: Russ Masterson

Russ Masterson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:36:59 +0000

Kyle, never underestimate spinning.

By: Kyle Hale

Kyle Hale — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:55:26 +0000

I loved the story, but honestly I’m jealous that Josie can talk…even if she isn’t gramatically correct. Cohen has 3 months on her and all he can do is spin around in a circle while holding one arm out to the side.

By: Chris Green

Chris Green — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:48:06 +0000

Oh, I didn’t miss the point.

By: Chris Green

Chris Green — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:47:43 +0000

Loved this. From one “crappy” dad to another, a great reminder to let work be simply a motivation to get home quicker.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:55:37 +0000

I think the intentions speak volumes. It reminds me of the time my dad forgot to pick me up from my Girl Guides group. What kept him late? He was putting my bicycle together so it would be up and ready when I came home. He lost track of time and one of the ladies brought me home. While a bit scary as a child, its far more entertaining now. Just remember next time, to set a timer on your phone or watch.

By: Joanne Shellman

Joanne Shellman — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:19:09 +0000

Russ, you should be writing for a parent magazine.
Another awesome article!
Welcome to parenthood! Every one of us screws up!
Hey, Russ, Kristi will have her turn too.
Wait till Josie is a teen and you have to admit you made a mistake
in something you said or did, now that is humbling!

By: Russ Masterson

Russ Masterson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:05:00 +0000

I think all dad’s qualify as being a crappy dad at some point. The title is also a bit of an exaggeration – I thought it would look smug to call myself the most wonderful dad in the whole wide world.