And will NEVER babysit our children!
He is their father...gave them 1/2 of their DNA...why would anyone ever assume that he would merely 'babysit' his own children!?!?
Sitcoms show us the bumbling, stupid father that can't make a trip to the store without making a mistake.
Commercials show us that the biggest challenge a diaper can be put to is to leave a diaper clad baby in the care of their father while a football game is on, because a father is to single minded to watch a sport and care for their child!
And society in general...they always assume if a man is with children he is 'babysitting' them, that he's 'stuck with the kids' for the day...that no man would actually choose to parent their own children, choose to hang out with their kids and be their dad!
Let's get real here, I believe in equality...some women are pretty darn amazing...and there are plenty of men that are bumbling idiots...
but their are plenty of women that share the title of bumbling idiots! And there are some pretty darn amazing men!
I married one...and had his babies...
When they were babies he changed diapers, he burped them, he fed them {when they weren't nursing}, he bathed them, dressed them, rocked them to sleep as infants, read to them, sang to them.
As they grow his role is changing, he still tucks them in each night and reads with them, helps them with their homework, makes them dinner, washes dishes or sits back and relaxes now that our children wash the dishes.
He has taught them that being yourself is way more important than being what others want you to be.
He takes them to old bookstores and thrift stores {helping them to respect the things from past generations}.
He teaches them about music; from Benny Goodman, to the Beatles, to Abba, to Journey, to Michael Jackson, to U2 {my kids can play the "who's this band/singer?" game WAY better than I will ever hope to}.
He takes them on bike rides.
He dates our daughter, teaching her how and what to expect from the men in her future.
He plays games with them {board games, card games, video games, role playing games}.
Starting from a young age he taught them the history of the original Star Wars {and although he's morally opposed to the new movies has left it up to them to make their own choice}.
He is teaching them to mow the lawn.
He watches 1950's horror movies with them.
He takes them kayaking.
He has taught our son that hair style doesn't make you a man.
He loves & respects their mother.
He baptized both of our children!
Happy Father's Day Beau, I love you, thanks for being my babies' daddy!
5 comments:
If I didn't know him, I might think he sounded too good to be true :) ! I do know him however - and I do know it is true. It is very thoughtful and sweet that you esteem him in this way, Kiera. You bless and compliment each other well.
He dates your daughter...what a great idea! Loved this little glimpse into your family's life! Love, Adrienne
Beautiful! Our pastor spoke about how few good father role models are on modern TV this weekend. So true! Glad your hubby can be such an excellent role model to those in your church and around you. =)
What a wonderful tribute to your husband and father of your children! I also happen to think he's a pretty special son-in-law!
Here, here! I too married one of these men. And I have always found it odd when my girlfriends say they are going to ask their husband to "babysit" the kids so they can do something. You don't babysit your own kids, you parent them. Great blog, Kiera! :)
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