When I think of the perfect daughter,
I think of one who smiles a lot.
I think of one who makes me smile.
I think of you.

When I think of the perfect daughter,
I think of one who loves me.
I think of one who teaches me to love.
I think of you.

When I think of Read more »

My name is Chuck Allen and I long to be Super Dad. I want to love my children, have fun with them and enjoy every brief moment I have with them. Last week my oldest son, unknowingly, gave me my report card on being Super Dad.

I had taken a day off from work and Read more »

Today was a crazy day. I had to go into town twice to see about getting our van fixed. On the second trip Jaden volunteered to go with me. After getting the van situated I went to the mall to get a hair cut. On the way Jaden mentioned food and asked for Chick-fil-A. Since I was getting my hair cut at the mall, we ate at the Chick-fil-A in the food court.

It is always difficult to know what Jaden is thinking until he tells you. At one point in the dinner conversation Read more »

Tonight was Katie's kindergarten graduation. She was so excited. All of the K-5 classes put on a program. Katie did her part enthusiastically. Read more »

The other day we were sitting at the dinner table enjoying a delicious supper of homemade fries and hotdogs. I was telling Kristy how good supper was, hoping to encourage the trend of homemade fries, when Jaden took a vote to see "Who thinks this is the best ever?" We all voted that it was.

Then Jaden made an interesting statement. He looked at me and said, "You married the right one!" Read more »