Two or three Dads in my neighborhood that I know of are staying home this summer with their kids. Two have lost their jobs in the last several months. These are tough times, but I see both making "lemonade" with their situation. One just had a newborn baby 2 weeks ago and he will be home with his baby. I hope he knows that time will not be a regret. And the other has a 9 year old that just said to me last night that she is looking forward to being around to play with the kids more because she won't have to go to the summer day care program. He also has a 15 month baby. I hope both men know what value that have at home and around the neighborhood too.
My Dad was home with us when I was elementary school age and those are fond memories I have. Some playing around the house and watching Sesame Street together and a few field trip places. All of it are memories of being together with my Dad that I don't think any kid would regret. Maybe I will get a chance to tell them that. I think I have with my Dad. Do they know how just really coool they are! Wonderful times:)
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Bre, You are such an optimist and have such good childhood memories---Love It! Mom
Great post... so true. When Kaydree was a baby and I was working while Benjy was in school, Benjy stayed with her during the day. They have such a special bond!
There are so many voices out there trying to define our lives for us - trying to tell us that one particular model or family structure is better than all others. It's wonderful to see families ignoring the chatter and carefully deciding for themselves how to define their roles as parents.
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