I had to start cooking dinner for my son when my wife went back to school. It helped me become a better dad.

As it turned out, learning to cook helped me grow as a person and become a better dad. Guy Night became a special bonding experience with my son.

My wife had class on Monday and Wednesday nights, so she would drop him off at my office before heading to campus. Those nights became our time.

While I can honestly say I was present and active, I don't remember sharing many bonding experiences with my son before I took on dinner detail.

The first meal I learned how to cook was tacos, which became a solid foundation for our Guy Nights and a way to bond over shared experiences.

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