Here at www.CookiesbyDave.com we pride ourselves on supplying fresh cookies and fresh content.  Tonight however I am dishing out a classic post worthy of seconds.

You see, two years ago today, I ended my run as a Stay-at-Home Dad / Consultant Extraordinaire.  As you will read below, it was a beautiful run, while I watched my boys grow.  It was indeed time for a change and I made the right move, but sometimes it’s nice to look back and smile.  Smile, because those truly were special days.  Smile, because I am truly blessed.

So without further adieu, I present to you a www.CookiesbyDave.com classic from two years ago.  Enjoy, because sometimes leftovers are really good.

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Once upon a time, there was a lovely little family. They had a little boy, a neurotic dog, and a baby on the way.  Then something amazing and wonderful happened, they were called on an adventure.

The lovely little family.

This adventure would take them halfway across the country. Their second baby boy soon joined them.  The dad stayed home, worked part time, and savored every moment with the boys.  Backyard baseball, late mornings at the pool, and many a cookie baked.  The mom worked hard and was oh so good at her job.  They had another baby boy.  The house was full of love.  They up and moved again, this time up North.  The boys grew.  The dad stayed home, got another part time job, and continued to enjoy life.  Their furry friend grew old and died and God found them another furry friend (this one even more neurotic).  The mom continued to work super hard and was super good at what she did.  The boys grew some more.  They up and moved again.  Dreams had come true.  The lovely little family had grown.  Blessings had been granted beyond measure.

Three sons and their dad. Blessings that were once beyond imagination are now side-by-side.

Then the time came, time for a new chapter. It was time for the dad to go back to work.  Every moment had been savored.  Every blessing counted.  Every smile tucked away.

Sometimes dreams do come true. I’m living proof.

A wonderful new job and oh so many new adventures just ahead.