March Madness

I like the idea of being a good father. It seems goal-worthy and aspirational. I want to be like Phil Dunphy on Modern Family, all up in my kids’ business telling bad jokes and inventing family activities with unbridled enthusiasm. In theory, that’s the kind of father I want to be. In practice, I think I’m too easily annoyed.

I played hoops in the driveway with all four of my kids this weekend. We are not a naturally athletic family, and…