Tuesday, April 8, 2003
A Proud Father
Posted by Brad Adrian in "THOUGHT" @ 04:00 AM
As any of you out there who have children can attest, there are certain milestones that our children pass that make us overflow with parental pride. You know what I'm talking about: your baby's first words, the first time your son takes a step unassisted, your daughter's very first successful ActiveSync...
Yes, that's right! Today, My 11-year-old daughter asked for one of my old Pocket PCs for keeping track of her homework assignments, recording buddies' e-mail addresses and writing a daily journal. We shared a real bonding moment as we held our breath, waiting for that magic tweedle-eep! tone that signifies a successful ActiveSync connection. We built lasting memories as we worked side-by-side, configuring Notes synching, installing Transcriber and downloading ferret-related Today themes. My eyes were misty with pride. *sniff*
Sure, like any father, I want to protect her from life's troubles, like the first time her heart is broken by a dreaded Guest-only connection. But if there's one thing our bonding session today has taught us, it's that "'tis better to have Activesynched and lost, than never to have synched at all."
Dare I even HOPE that one day she'll ask for her own eVest?
Yes, that's right! Today, My 11-year-old daughter asked for one of my old Pocket PCs for keeping track of her homework assignments, recording buddies' e-mail addresses and writing a daily journal. We shared a real bonding moment as we held our breath, waiting for that magic tweedle-eep! tone that signifies a successful ActiveSync connection. We built lasting memories as we worked side-by-side, configuring Notes synching, installing Transcriber and downloading ferret-related Today themes. My eyes were misty with pride. *sniff*
Sure, like any father, I want to protect her from life's troubles, like the first time her heart is broken by a dreaded Guest-only connection. But if there's one thing our bonding session today has taught us, it's that "'tis better to have Activesynched and lost, than never to have synched at all."
Dare I even HOPE that one day she'll ask for her own eVest?
