Dad Of The Month!

Chris Widener

Where do you live?
Issaquah, WA.

What is your profession?
Author and Speaker

What do you drive?
Lincoln MKX

What are you reading?
The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court.

What music are you listening to?
I don't listen to a lot of music. Mainly listen to personal development audios.

What's the last movie you saw?
Indiana Jones... I would rate it as "okay". I also recently watched The Darjeeling Limited - I would rate it a 7. It was, um... "interesting". Watched it on Lufthansa from Frankfurt to L.A.

How long have you been married?
To Lisa, 19 years.

Kids names and ages?
Christopher, 18, Hannah, 16, Rebekah, 14, and Sarah, 13.

Describe your favorite family vacation?
We go to Sanibel Island, Florida almost every year. Hang out at the pool and beach. Eat seafood. Go out on the boat. Great stuff.

Your thoughts on being a Dad?
My job is to make sure they are fully capable of living as productive members of society when they leave the home. That means loving them, encouraging them, teaching them, and kickin' em in the rear when they need it!

How do you juggle family and work?
My work is interesting in that when I am home, I am totally free. I work mainly when I am traveling. So my schedule is pretty flexible most of the time.

What's your favorite thing to do with your kids?
We like to go to Seattle Mariner's games. We would like it more if they won. We also go to the movies together.

What advice would you give to new or soon-to-be dads?
Love them and spend time with them. They grow up fast. You are their parent first, friend second. there will be plenty of time to be their friend later on in life.

What is your website address?
www.ChrisWidener.com


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