I love being a dad to my three beautiful children. Just over a year ago, I found myself in the middle of abrupt change in my marriage. It was like a sudden tornado or volcanic eruption that changed my life and the lives of my children. I have primary custody of my children and have been seperated for little over a year. The final divorce hearing is just around the corner. My children are 6, 3, and 2 yrs. old. All three of them (2 boys and 1 girl) have adjusted to the changes very well. God has blessed me with the best kids a daddy could ask for and they're pretty resilient. They're typical little tikes who love to learn, play with their friends, and use their imaginations everyday. My 2 yr. old daughter is all girl, thankfully so far, and looks up to her two older brothers. Spiderman, The Wiggles, and Barney are very important figures in my house as you can imagine. There is no shortage of web-slinging action, climbing walls, singing, and dancing in my household.
I am just your average single dad doing the best that he can to educate himself on being the best dad he can be for his kids. I have learned that the best way to learn this is to live it one day at a time. I make many mistakes and make many apologies, but it seems to be getting better. Everyday is a new lesson and we are all learning as we go. This blog is only intended to encourage readers and let you know that you're not the only ones out there who are going through the roller coaster ride of being a single parent. Being a single parent is challenging as we all know it, but it does have its joyful, rewarding, and often hilarious moments. Your thoughts and comments are always welcome. Thank you for stopping by and I hope you continue to read and maybe enjoy some of our adventures!
I'm proud of you Son! You are a great Daddy, and will continue to grow and get better with every day. Being a single parent (whether male or female) is extremely demanding, and it never stops.
ReplyDeleteI know as a single parent father myself, you never have enough time in a day, you never have enough energy in a day, you never have enough money in a day, and no matter how hard you tire to be the best loving parent you can be, it's never enough. Not for you or for your children, because no matter how hard you try, one parent can never be two. A Female cannot be a Male, and visa versa. No matter who hard you try to nurture them, to teach them, so guide and lead them, it will never be good enough for them or for yourself. I know, I've already lived it...
Your a great Dad Son, just keep on rolling with the punches and the demands of the job, and eventually, they will grow bigger, and you'll grow older. But you'll make it by the grace of God Almighty.
Hopefully, when your children are grown up, they will be there to support you when you need them. They'll be there to give you back the love that you gave them. That they will appreciate all your efforts and sacrifices you made for them, and they will let you know it. So that one day, when your really older and more tire than you can imagine now, you will know that it was all worth wild, and your efforts were well spent in their behalf!
Love You Son
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Beautiful writing. I truly got chills.
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