Thoughts on paternity pt III

When my son was born, four years ago, I wrote two posts on my first thoughts on being a father. Four years + a daughter later, here’s the sequel.

Re-evaluating my priorities

Two of the qualities I valued the most before having children were intellect and wit (if asked, I’d list integrity as the most important virtue, though to my shame I admit that I wouldn’t avoid the company of a witty scoundrel (whereas I would avoid the company of a decent dullard)).