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Fatherhood is a Privilege

Fatherhood is a Privilege

I put my daughter to bed 5 nights out of the week. I turn off the overhead light, turn on the lamp, put her now 19 month old self in her…

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Joél Leon
Jun 15, 2017
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Lilah. stained shirt courtesy of cranberry juice.

I put my daughter to bed 5 nights out of the week. I turn off the overhead light, turn on the lamp, put her now 19 month old self in her crib, go and microwave her almond milk with a pinch of turmeric, give her her three kisses, and grab my tote bag and head home. Those 15–20 minutes are some of the best …

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