Imitation is the Best Motivation

They say "imitation is the best form of flattery." It's true that when my son dressed up in his white shirt and tie today so that he could be just like me before I went to work, I felt truly flattered. However, that wasted feeling that comes from no sleep and taking your baby to the emergency room in the middle of the night also vanished with the realization that I can't give into the feelings of frustration and fatigue that I feel because my son looks to me to show him not only what a corporate dad looks like but also what a corporate dad acts like when things get tough. Is he patient? Does he still take time to listen or to play? Does he at least calmly communicate that he wants to play but needs to rest for a minute? And most importantly, does he still support his wife by helping get things ready for dinner and bed time without rolling his eyes or heaving deep sighs? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you are a better man than I am most days. Today, however, I wanted to show my son that this corporate dad can do it too.