Dear Friends,
Somehow,
paternal love doesn’t steer as much frenzy as maternal love! It must have
something to do with men’ ability to compartmentalise!
I’m grateful
for having had a father whom I can remember fondly. I did hold the title of
“Daddy’s Little Girl” for ten years! Then, my sister was born!
My father was not perfect. By today’s standards, he probably wasn't one of the better ones either, but he was there. In his time, his role consisted of being a good provider and a decent human being, so his children would be proud to carry his name. His mission was accomplished “par excellence.” As difficult as it is to pronounce, I never gave up his name! As for the other “fathers” I know, I take a great deal of pride and joy in watching my younger son “father” his daughters. He must have learnt it from the books or the films, since God knows his own father has never been short listed for the “Father of the Month” Award! Mind you, he did monopolise the title of the best "Son" and "Son-In-Law" for many, many years! Although, I could never understand, how can a lousy husband, be a good son-in-law?!
My father was not perfect. By today’s standards, he probably wasn't one of the better ones either, but he was there. In his time, his role consisted of being a good provider and a decent human being, so his children would be proud to carry his name. His mission was accomplished “par excellence.” As difficult as it is to pronounce, I never gave up his name! As for the other “fathers” I know, I take a great deal of pride and joy in watching my younger son “father” his daughters. He must have learnt it from the books or the films, since God knows his own father has never been short listed for the “Father of the Month” Award! Mind you, he did monopolise the title of the best "Son" and "Son-In-Law" for many, many years! Although, I could never understand, how can a lousy husband, be a good son-in-law?!
Have an
award-worthy day everyone!
Your ex-husband only missed out on the "Father of the Month" award? I beat you baby, mined is in absolute dead last for "Father of the Millenium", though he did win the "Ass Hat of the Century" award. AND.....my brother grew up to be in the category of "World's Greatest Father and Husband" Hmmmm....gotta be that he was raised by both a mother AND a sister. So much estrogen is one place - sometimes a good thing! :D
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