Now that I look back I think I have to say one of my favorite things is how a kid can change even the roughest SOB into a gentle giant at the mere sight or sound of their kid. I used to work out of town for extended periods and with some pretty rough and tumble guys. Let's just say the language at work is not the same as you would use in a family setting and after a few weeks or months it became pretty much second nature. Coming home I would often see countless times at the airport a guy coming off the plane and being met by his family. Instant change to a big puddle of mush as his little girl/guy ran up and gave him hugs and presented a flower, or picture they had made or something. It's unbelievable how they change you, in a wonderful way.
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