Parenthood is defined as "the state of being a parent and the responsibilities involved..." Thanks Webster's Dictionary for providing a very generic and non-descriptive definition. There is nothing in the dictionary to define or even describe what I like to call, "insta-parenthood." Suzie and I have been together almost 3 years now. At first, we kept the kids at a distance in case things didn't work out. As time would tell, we wanted to become a family together. I've asked a few friends who are now parents if they were ready. The most common response, "Mark, you'll never be ready. It just happens." That's a fine answer, but that doesn't quite describe my situation. Suzie has two wonderful, but crazy kids. The boy, Kayden, is 4. Rose, the girl, is 2. They are bundles of energy and personality. They love you one moment and say, "go away" the next. It has been a most incredible journey to enter full speed into parenthood ...