Author Archives: Matt Wright

The early bird gets the worm, but that bird was probably the owl that was looking for the worm all night…. Want something?  Work for it. There are no shortcuts, there no easy paths. I won’t apologize for working long hours and spending time doing things .  There is one reason I’m 40 years oldContinue reading “Work”

Still I Rise You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom?’ Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells Pumping in my living room. Just likeContinue reading “I RISE”

My Dearest Girls, Over the past few weeks, I have been haunted by the choices of others.  Things have been made increasingly more difficult due to a person that I allowed to surround me. There are a few lessons that I have learned can help you on your journey: 1.  Keep your circle small ToContinue reading “Choices”

My dearest girls, We are one week removed from the Easter holiday.  Avaleigh, you are 3 going on 15.  Lindley, you are 1 going on 21.  Little girl, that attitude is something else….but so is that precious smile. Easter is one of my favorite holidays.  The meaning of Good Friday and Easter is very spiritualContinue reading “New Beginnings”

1. NO MAN WILL EVER BE ABLE TO FILL YOUR CUP EVERY DAY. IT’S IMPOSSIBLE AND DRAINING. Look, little girls want to grow up and live a fairy tale.  Doesn’t happen.  Be prepared.  You husband needs you, just like you  need him.  You want him to fill your cup?  Work on helping fill his.  InContinue reading “Dad's Best Advice”

Wow, the time has flown this Christmas season.  It seems like yesterday we were celebrating Avaleigh’s birthday in September.  Since then, it feels like we have been on an express train heading towards the holidays. But what a ride is has been…. We have watched Christmas movies (Polar Express, Santa Claus, Elf on a Shelf,Continue reading “Christmas 2016”

Lindley, You ate your poop today. Go ahead.  Stop, pause, breath, and then read that, again. Yes, your poop.

It is 4:15 a.m. on November 19th, a mere 9 days from my 40th birthday.   My wife is in bed sleeping with my precious 17 month old and my precious 3 year old. I’m about to get in the shower and then drive you to your Aunt Mindy’s house on a Saturday morning…the firstContinue reading “More Random Thoughts”

When you love me, everything is beautifulEvery hour we spend together, lives in my heartAnd when you are sad, I am here to dry your tearsAnd when you are happy, so am I, when you love me. Through the summers and the falls, we will have each other, that is allJust she and I together, likeContinue reading “When You Love Me”

I’ve learned that sometimes you get caught in a blessing and don’t realize it.  That is exactly what happened during your 2016 Halloween.  It was perfect.  I got you girls home around 4:45 and started feeding you.  Mom got home around 5:00 and started getting all of her things done.  Soon thereafter, she started dressingContinue reading “The Perfect Halloween”