Comments on: You Can’t Always Be Prepared

By: Denis Melnik

Denis Melnik — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:36:55 +0000

Kids theme and if anybody could truly be prepared for raising one (not to mention a few) is my soundtrack these days as my wife and I are expecting our daughter to enter the world this summer. In most situations I am like you Kenny- trying to do my “homework” to be prepared for meetings, casual lunches, driving around, packing, vacations, weekend plans, dinner outings. Nothing’s wrong with preparation: it’s a must have for people who are in strong need of being in control and don’t want external forces to even be a factor in their life (that’s why you prepare for external forces and have plan “B”). I am 100% with you on that. BUT, what I discovered is if I waited for a better moment, better income, better home to start planning for the first kid, I would never ever decide to have one. I would have never been ready for it. There is no doubt about it. It’s a storm, a challenge, but it’s a good one. I love spending time with kids, playing games, dressing up, messing around, watching “Lion King” on repeat. It doesn’t get boring. And as I wait for my daughter (not gonna lie I wanted a boy to raise a true MJ fan and athlete) to arrive I think “Come Fly with Me” and baby Jordan suits would fit nicely into our time we going to spend together. I will be prepared for that!

Again, thank you for the amazing post which connects your passion for basketball, your anxieties, and some common topics of parent’s life such as “What to do with this kid when he screams?”. Every man goes through it at some point in life. You just find the right place and words to share it.

-Denis

By: Kenny Eller

Kenny Eller — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:47:39 +0000

In reply to Charissa Eller. Thanks! We will! :-D

By: Charissa Eller

Charissa Eller — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:29:52 +0000

Love the post:-) you’re gonna be great!! Shut it down:-)

By: Kenny Eller

Kenny Eller — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:37:45 +0000

In reply to Rachel Eller.

Thanks! 😀

Yes, I appreciate it! I think we will be fine! 🙂

By: Kenny Eller

Kenny Eller — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:37:18 +0000

In reply to Kellie Kowalski. Thanks for the comment Kellie! Totally agree! Thanks for the insight:)

By: Kenny Eller

Kenny Eller — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:36:28 +0000

In reply to Jim Kerkvliet. Thanks Jim! Haha, I'll keep that in mind friday! Might slide the Jordan jersey on her as she walks in the door:) Yeah, I can see it too! From 30 feeeeeet! WOWWWWWWWWWW!!!

By: Rachel Eller

Rachel Eller — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:46:21 +0000

By far the most adorable picture:-).

Remember I am only a phone call away and a few miles, ha!

I really enjoyed reading it a lot.

Wonderful!!!

By: Kellie Kowalski

Kellie Kowalski — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:34:48 +0000

Exactly! You can read every “how to” book on the market, but life is improvised!

PS: I had a similar experience when I first started looking after my nephew at 18 months. Terrifying at hour one, old hat by hour 8. And he seems largely unscarred by the experience. =]

By: Jim Kerkvliet

Jim Kerkvliet — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:26:17 +0000

Good story Kenny. I may be just a bit prejudice, but I think it will be fine if you provide as much Michael Jordan influence upon Ava as possible.

I picture those days in the future when Little “A” will bring the ball down the court, cross-over, fade back, and drain a “3” — kind of like Jimmer!