I don't know why but his post made me melt too... I like to reflect at the end of every year, and I had pinged my son about a couple things that stood out as good times we had shared in the year (including him showing up on father's day, unannounced after a 3 hour drive from his place.)... his response was "don't forget about the excavating projects we worked on"... that melted me.
kids can drive you crazy at times but they can also take you to wonderful spaces that no one else can... and a healthy relationship with your kids is gold.
kudos to odell for being a pro-father, pro-family figure with a big mic and sharing his experiences.