What does it feel like to be a father?
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Being a father is like having your heart and soul existing outside of you in the life of another human being 24/7.
Yesterday, all of my family (wife and four other kids) except my youngest son were out of state somewhere, and my son took me to a really nice restaurant and bought me a giant steak. Very thankful that he did that. Then he left to go out of state and I'm here dog-sitting two mutts!
Yesterday, all of my family (wife and four other kids) except my youngest son were out of state somewhere, and my son took me to a really nice restaurant and bought me a giant steak. Very thankful that he did that. Then he left to go out of state and I'm here dog-sitting two mutts!
Since I just got back in town, I didn’t feel like going out and doing much of anything. I got to choose the menu for breakfast (eggs and biscuits & sausage gravy) and lunch (BBQ sandwiches, slaw and squash casserole). For dinner we grilled cheese burgers with the in-laws. Otherwise, we just took a family walk at the nearby park and I watched the US Open golf tournament.
Being a dad means a lot. I’m blessed to have a job that keeps me mostly at home. I complain about having to occasionally go out of town for a couple of days, but I’ve met a lot of guys who are out of town a couple weeks each month. I’d rather make a little less in salary and be mostly at home. I never want to worry about my health or anything like that, but the older I get, the more I think that as long as my kid is good, I’m satisfied.
Being a dad means a lot. I’m blessed to have a job that keeps me mostly at home. I complain about having to occasionally go out of town for a couple of days, but I’ve met a lot of guys who are out of town a couple weeks each month. I’d rather make a little less in salary and be mostly at home. I never want to worry about my health or anything like that, but the older I get, the more I think that as long as my kid is good, I’m satisfied.