Devin Hester to write a monthly column for Chicago Parent

On Sunday, Devin Hester, the Bears’ Pro Bowl wide receiver/punt returner/human lightning rod will take the field and, we hope, help hand the Packers the whomping they so richly deserve and send the Bears back to the Super Bowl.

But the staff of Chicago Parent may be the only people outside of Green Bay more excited about what Hester’s plans are for after the football season ends.

In April, Hester will begin writing a monthly column for Chicago Parent, chronicling his adventures with his 1-year-old son, Devin. “Hangin’ with Devin” will debut in our April issue with an online sneak peek and interview in March.

Hester has had a busy few weeks, what with leading the Bears to prime playoff position and becoming the NFL’s all-time leader in return touchdowns, but his son is never far from him mind. When little Devin took his first steps Tuesday, proud papa tweeted the video:

You can follow Hester on Twitter @D_Hest23 for more father-son moments, and stay tuned right here at ChicagoParent.com for more updates!

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