Father's day has always been a day to appreciate & celebrate with my dad. We usually have a family dinner, brunch, or if lucky, a bbq. Now, I am included in the mix of this father's "appreciation" day as well...enter the greetings cards.
As I reflect a bit, I realized that this father's day felt different because it is still hard for me to believe that I am a parent. My son is almost one...Did I do everything with him that I could have?, Was I a good enough dad?, Should I have read him more books?, Are my patient enough with his fussy moments?...my son can't answer these questions of course in words, but he shows me with his smiles and love. It is a pretty special gift for me in bonding with him every day because I am an at home dad. That is the true gift of father's day for me this year!
Was this year's "hallmark" holiday any different than my normal weekend days? Not really. My family & I got to go for a walk to the park, enjoy a lazy afternoon together, and spend some quality time. Breaking away for an hour to go for a bike ride (my first ride since Jake was born 11 months ago) was a bonus as well!
I still can't comprehend the fact that I am a dad, but I am sure it will sink in at some point. Do any other new dads (parents) share this feeling?
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