Comments on: Dad, You’ve Been Demoted To Second String http://www.sparkplugging.com/the-man-page/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/ Home Business Advice Just for Guys Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:36:29 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: When I Grow Up I Want to Play Football | The Man Page http://www.sparkplugging.com/the-man-page/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3523 When I Grow Up I Want to Play Football | The Man Page Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:02:51 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/dad-balance/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/#comment-3523 [...] just this past summer I was demoted to the second string in my very own yard playing with the above mentioned [...] [...] just this past summer I was demoted to the second string in my very own yard playing with the above mentioned [...]

]]> By: Speedlinking - 12 Nov 2007 » Derek Semmler dot com http://www.sparkplugging.com/the-man-page/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/comment-page-1/#comment-319 Speedlinking - 12 Nov 2007 » Derek Semmler dot com Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:29:37 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/dad-balance/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/#comment-319 [...] Balance, follow along with how the thrill of playing sports with your kids disappears when you are demoted to second string in favor of their [...] [...] Balance, follow along with how the thrill of playing sports with your kids disappears when you are demoted to second string in favor of their [...]

]]> By: Derek Semmler http://www.sparkplugging.com/the-man-page/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/comment-page-1/#comment-302 Derek Semmler Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:17:19 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/dad-balance/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/#comment-302 @Derrich :: It isn't easy but being there for your kids when they need it is what it is all about. Thanks for the feedback and the sympathy. :) @Lisa :: Thanks, you are absolutely correct that it is all worth it when they ask for you. Enjoy your time with your kids! @Derrich :: It isn’t easy but being there for your kids when they need it is what it is all about. Thanks for the feedback and the sympathy. :)

@Lisa :: Thanks, you are absolutely correct that it is all worth it when they ask for you. Enjoy your time with your kids!

]]> By: In The Sphere: Social Media, Secret Google Area, and Blog World | BlueFur.com http://www.sparkplugging.com/the-man-page/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/comment-page-1/#comment-300 In The Sphere: Social Media, Secret Google Area, and Blog World | BlueFur.com Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:26:47 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/dad-balance/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/#comment-300 [...] the pigskin around with his two boys, his sons don’t seem quite as interested, effectively demoting dad to second string. Derek, you’re not the starting QB [...] [...] the pigskin around with his two boys, his sons don’t seem quite as interested, effectively demoting dad to second string. Derek, you’re not the starting QB [...]

]]> By: Lisa Marie Mary http://www.sparkplugging.com/the-man-page/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/comment-page-1/#comment-293 Lisa Marie Mary Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:36:29 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/dad-balance/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/#comment-293 Great post, Derek!! I love it! And yes, demotions have been had here, plenty! My monsters are 10 (11 on the 15th) and 13 and 14. They do sting, don't they? But then when they ask for you - ahhh...so sweet! I really, really need to get off this computer so much and spend more time with my kids! Thanks for helping to open my eyes to that, Derek! Great post, Derek!! I love it! And yes, demotions have been had here, plenty! My monsters are 10 (11 on the 15th) and 13 and 14. They do sting, don’t they? But then when they ask for you – ahhh…so sweet!

I really, really need to get off this computer so much and spend more time with my kids! Thanks for helping to open my eyes to that, Derek!

]]> By: How To Be An NFL All Pro Dad | Dad Balance http://www.sparkplugging.com/the-man-page/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/comment-page-1/#comment-287 How To Be An NFL All Pro Dad | Dad Balance Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:23:02 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/dad-balance/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/#comment-287 [...] that I just been demoted to second string in the lives of my kids, I was immediately interested when I heard the mention of All Pro [...] [...] that I just been demoted to second string in the lives of my kids, I was immediately interested when I heard the mention of All Pro [...]

]]> By: Derrich http://www.sparkplugging.com/the-man-page/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/comment-page-1/#comment-285 Derrich Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:27:32 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/dad-balance/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/#comment-285 I've been demoted to second string a few times in my 4-year tenure as a dad. I sympathize with you, Derek, and agree with your estimation of the "quality" time spent with your kids. I’ve been demoted to second string a few times in my 4-year tenure as a dad. I sympathize with you, Derek, and agree with your estimation of the “quality” time spent with your kids.

]]> By: Derek Semmler http://www.sparkplugging.com/the-man-page/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/comment-page-1/#comment-282 Derek Semmler Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:10:10 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/dad-balance/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/#comment-282 @John :: Thanks! Our kids don't like to sit and watch sports on television but they certainly love to play them. I'm sure part of their interest is a result of seeing me watch and play sports. Based on what you said about toddlers and the stairs, that could also play into it as we gave them the freedom to master the stairs on their own (with one of us right behind them). @PA :: Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by! Hopefully they will continue to entertain me and let me play for awhile longer. =) @John :: Thanks! Our kids don’t like to sit and watch sports on television but they certainly love to play them. I’m sure part of their interest is a result of seeing me watch and play sports.

Based on what you said about toddlers and the stairs, that could also play into it as we gave them the freedom to master the stairs on their own (with one of us right behind them).

@PA :: Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by! Hopefully they will continue to entertain me and let me play for awhile longer. =)

]]> By: Parenting advice http://www.sparkplugging.com/the-man-page/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/comment-page-1/#comment-281 Parenting advice Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:37:28 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/dad-balance/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/#comment-281 What a great post! I remember when my kids "upgraded" to play with their friends instead of me. To be honest I was never good at sport - so it was nice to be able to take a back seat. Great blog! My first time here, but will not be my last. What a great post!

I remember when my kids “upgraded” to play with their friends instead of me. To be honest I was never good at sport – so it was nice to be able to take a back seat.

Great blog! My first time here, but will not be my last.

]]> By: JLow http://www.sparkplugging.com/the-man-page/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/comment-page-1/#comment-279 JLow Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:34:38 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/dad-balance/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/#comment-279 Another great post! How did you cultivate the liking-sports spirit in your kids? Or were they already naturally liking sports? I read somewhere that when toddlers are able to walk, letting (insisting?) them climb stairs themselves (assisted of course), as opposed to carrying them, likely cultivates a more active lifestyle in them later on. I have done that with my 3 yr old, to date I can't recall her ever turning down any (safe) physical challenges I have thrown at her.. Another great post!

How did you cultivate the liking-sports spirit in your kids? Or were they already naturally liking sports?

I read somewhere that when toddlers are able to walk, letting (insisting?) them climb stairs themselves (assisted of course), as opposed to carrying them, likely cultivates a more active lifestyle in them later on. I have done that with my 3 yr old, to date I can’t recall her ever turning down any (safe) physical challenges I have thrown at her..

]]> By: Derek Semmler http://www.sparkplugging.com/the-man-page/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/comment-page-1/#comment-278 Derek Semmler Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:40:24 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/dad-balance/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/#comment-278 Kelvin, that is a great way to look at it! Thanks for the perspective. :) Kelvin, that is a great way to look at it! Thanks for the perspective. :)

]]> By: Kelvin Kao http://www.sparkplugging.com/the-man-page/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/comment-page-1/#comment-276 Kelvin Kao Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:19:30 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/dad-balance/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/#comment-276 Veteran players are still great substitutes from time to time. Adjust to your role, it's good for the team's bench depth. =) Veteran players are still great substitutes from time to time. Adjust to your role, it’s good for the team’s bench depth. =)

]]> By: Derek Semmler http://www.sparkplugging.com/the-man-page/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/comment-page-1/#comment-273 Derek Semmler Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:43:11 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/dad-balance/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/#comment-273 Wendy, happy belated birthday to your daughter! As you mentioned, I am only going to drop lower on the list of priorities and that makes me appreciate these moments even more. Thanks for sharing. Wendy, happy belated birthday to your daughter!

As you mentioned, I am only going to drop lower on the list of priorities and that makes me appreciate these moments even more. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Wendy Piersall http://www.sparkplugging.com/the-man-page/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/comment-page-1/#comment-272 Wendy Piersall Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:08:21 +0000 http://emomsathome.com/dad-balance/dad-you-have-been-demoted-to-second-string/#comment-272 I love this post! My oldest daughter turned 13 yesterday - I'm already at third or fourth string... and if teenagedom is as predictable as they say it is, I'll be at 20th string in no time. ;) I love this post! My oldest daughter turned 13 yesterday – I’m already at third or fourth string… and if teenagedom is as predictable as they say it is, I’ll be at 20th string in no time. ;)

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