I would like to share with you this article written by my husband on Father's Day. I know it's a little bit late because I just discovered it few days ago on his laptop and asked him if I can publish it. It's a good thing he said yes because I feel that everything he has written is on point. Sometimes, fathers' role on parenting is not given so much attention and emphasis as compared to a mothers'. It's about time that we get to know their side of the story. After all, it takes two to tango.
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| This will always be one of my favorite photos of them. The girls are certified daddy's girls, while the boys, hmmmm. We'll find out soon! :) |
“It's positive”, that’s what I heard. I jittered at the statement and there was a moment of silence afterwards. It’s just a short phrase but I couldn’t process it. Then I excused myself and headed directly to the bathroom. Guess what? I literally did the cry walling while inhibitions started to pour in. Candidly, I contemplated the responsibilities associated with being a dad, and the biggest question that I had to face was, “Am I ready for fatherhood?”.
Seven years have passed, not long enough but it has brought tons of firsts, and here’s mine:
Time with friends was lessened. I had to cut the time I spend with my friends because I need to use the rest of it with my precious little ones. But what puzzles me, even if I spend all my time with them, it’s still not enough. I want more! And parents will understand this.
I'm more responsible in a way that I have never been before. Being a dad in its whole context would question your ability to care for a child and your worthiness, every step of the way. I wasn’t programmed for this parenting thing, but I hope to pull it through. From feeding the baby, to bathing them carefully, and to changing of their diapers. I guess, I did a pretty good job!
My circle of friends grew. It just came naturally. Next thing I know, I'm now socializing with my kids' friends' parents. Even if I don't talk much, I enjoy sharing and listening to tips on how we can improve ourselves as parents. Everytime I share things about my kids, I become prouder than ever.
My role as a provider. As a parent, it’s always been my dilemma on how I can provide more than what I could for them. Of course, who wouldn’t want their kids to get more, right?. That’s why, as economically as possible, I’m living a frugal life. I never regretted scrubbing out my personal wants over what would make my kids happy.
Some people say that being a dad seems way easier than being a mom. Well, not really, because both moms and dads play different functions in the family. They’re equally important as they are their child’s first teachers and should remain their best teachers throughout life. As the saying goes “Anyone can be a father, but it would take someone to be a dad”, and as a dad, I’m not just here to teach them the game, but I’ll teach them how to play it right.
Seven years have passed, not long enough but it has brought tons of firsts, and here’s mine:
Time with friends was lessened. I had to cut the time I spend with my friends because I need to use the rest of it with my precious little ones. But what puzzles me, even if I spend all my time with them, it’s still not enough. I want more! And parents will understand this.
I'm more responsible in a way that I have never been before. Being a dad in its whole context would question your ability to care for a child and your worthiness, every step of the way. I wasn’t programmed for this parenting thing, but I hope to pull it through. From feeding the baby, to bathing them carefully, and to changing of their diapers. I guess, I did a pretty good job!
My circle of friends grew. It just came naturally. Next thing I know, I'm now socializing with my kids' friends' parents. Even if I don't talk much, I enjoy sharing and listening to tips on how we can improve ourselves as parents. Everytime I share things about my kids, I become prouder than ever.
My role as a provider. As a parent, it’s always been my dilemma on how I can provide more than what I could for them. Of course, who wouldn’t want their kids to get more, right?. That’s why, as economically as possible, I’m living a frugal life. I never regretted scrubbing out my personal wants over what would make my kids happy.
Some people say that being a dad seems way easier than being a mom. Well, not really, because both moms and dads play different functions in the family. They’re equally important as they are their child’s first teachers and should remain their best teachers throughout life. As the saying goes “Anyone can be a father, but it would take someone to be a dad”, and as a dad, I’m not just here to teach them the game, but I’ll teach them how to play it right.
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