Unkotare
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- Aug 16, 2011
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On my way home today I found myself positioned behind a school bus. Unlike the infuriating experience of getting stuck behind a garbage truck, I don't mind waiting while a school bus makes (very) frequent stops. They are kids getting home from school after all. Rather, it made me think of and appreciate the fact that when my youngest gets off the bus my wife is there waiting for him. She waits at the stop with a bunch of her friends in the neighborhood, and when my little guy gets off the bus he throws his backpack on the sidewalk and runs over to her. I'm glad he gets to do this instead of shuffling over to the door alone and fumbling with a key all by himself. Yeah, I work my ass off and have at least two jobs at any given time of the year (sometimes 4), but it is well worth it. I'm also glad both my boys get a professional-grade, hot dinner each night instead of takeout 3-4 times a week. I work hard, but nobody works harder than my wife. My boys deserve it just as my wife deserves my love and appreciation. I try to keep this in mind when things get busy.