Sherrilyn Kenyon Quotes

The most challenging part of being a dad is self-restraint. So often your instinct is to teach and tell. I am constantly reminding myself to listen to them.

As a father now, I wouldn't do what my dad did, because it left me feeling emotionally unstable as a kid. But he didn't do the things he did out of selfishness or malice.

I was a good father. I was a nice guy, pretty good guitar player, and funny as hell.

You'll see a lot of funny stuff, you'll see a lot of daddy knows best stuff, you'll see a lot of me and my wife trying to hold the family together.

I used to say, 'Man, I think I'd be a really good dad. I'll be a great provider. I'm funny; I'll go on trips with them - I'll do all sorts of stuff.' But the momming? I'm not made for that. I have a really good mom; I know what she put into it.

Let me tell you something. I'm a funny girl, and I gave birth to what? Funny. I can't help it. It just is what it is, and my kids have been around my antics so long, it kind of rubs off a little bit. So when it comes to what you see, you only see what is really manifesting in our lives at the time.

I'm a fun dad, but I don't know if I'm the fun, crazy dad.

I think I'm a much better father as an older man than I was with my first kids. Occasionally, I have to yell at the little guys, but they don't take me seriously. 'Listen to the old guy,' they say. 'Isn't he great? He's mad.'

I'm a pretty hands-on dad and make the most of my custody. I take care of my little one whenever I can, and she determines what I can do and where I can do it.

I would be ready to become a dad if I was with the right person. I'd like a boy, though. Because they're in charge.

I've been the type of father who tries desperately to be perfect but doesn't succeed all the time.

I was probably a terrible husband, but I pride myself on being a good dad.

My mom and dad just loved the fact that I fooled around. They just embraced it. They'd always kind of enjoy it, and they liked it when I made them laugh.

I'm a fun father, but not a good father. The hard decisions always went to my wife.

Always have a sense of humor about life - you'll need it - but always be courteous to boot.

I'm actually a little bit more tolerant than I thought I was. I've got kids, so I do have a lot of faces.

I hope I am remembered by my children as a good father.

My dad loves babies. He's really good with them and is a big family man.

I love the comic opportunities that come up in the context of a father-son relationship.

The best mother is the mother who adapts, and the best children are the children who adapt as well.

The surprising thing about fatherhood was finding my inner mush. Now I want to share it with the world.

Child-rearing is my main interest now. I'm a hands-on father.

When I was a kid, I thought my dad was a little bit harsh with me at times. Sometimes I needed an arm around me instead of my dad telling me what I did wrong, but it obviously worked.

It's not easy being a father, but I've been allowed a comeback.

My wife tells me I need to learn to be more patient with my son.