Fatherhood (and motherhood) in six words
Good morning, Charm City Mom readers!
I'm pinch hitting for my editor, Kate Shatzkin, for a couple of weeks, although many of her blog posts will still appear during the day. I recently came across an interesting forum post on Parenting.com.
It asked dads to describe fatherhood in six words.
For me the answer is conditional.
On most days, the six words that come to mind are the old Peace Corps motto: "The toughest job you'll ever love."
Often, at the end of a day, all I can think of is: "Time to go to bed, Sweetie."
Then there are times when one of my daughters will plop in my lap, put her head on my shoulder and give me a hug.
I think of all the things I've asked God for, and look down at her.
"This is surely God's greatest answer."
What would your six words be, moms or dads?
Comments
Three years, two babies, very tired.
When did life get so busy? (inspired by the fact that i will have 2 kids in preschool this fall.)
I blinked. They grew up. Bittersweet. (my first baby turns 5 in a few weeks and I don't know where the years went.)
Posted by: Kayris | August 17, 2009 2:16 PM
Hi Joe, we're your fans, my kid and me. Here are some classics from my "mom" repetoire:
"Time to take out the trash."
"Clean up your room or else."
"Who left the freezer door open?"
"Do you want macaroni and cheese?"
"Did you switch over the laundry?"
"Did you have a bad dream?"
"I love you too, Little Deedle"
Posted by: Nicole | August 17, 2009 10:13 PM
"This is surely God's greatest answer." I love that, Joe.
Posted by: BBCmom | August 18, 2009 7:02 PM
"You're lucky military school is expensive."
Posted by: bawlmerbeav | August 18, 2009 7:56 PM
Six words:
He made me do it, mom!
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Posted by: Mary Ellen Walsh | August 19, 2009 7:59 AM
Becoming a dad is easier than being one
- a few more than 8 - but hey we're all on the same side. drop by
Posted by: Dave | August 23, 2009 6:27 AM