So many times we hear about what a father has not done for his kids. We rarely see the praise reports. But not today! Who says we have to wait until Fathers Day to be thankful for an everyday average dad? I know there is no such thing as a perfect parent. We all make mistakes and have to adjust our parenting skills all the time. But its always a beautiful thing when we do get it right.
Last night my oldest daughter wrote a note to her dad asking for $20 for a school book fair. The note read "I want to buy three books, plus some new school supplies." Hubby got home late from work and didn't really read the note. This morning my daughter again ask for the money, but sleeping daddy said, "No, I can get books and supplies from the dollar store!" Of course my daughter drops her head and walks out the room upset. A couple hours later I said to the hubby, "I remember when I got book fair forms, and my dad was too cheap to give me the money. She needs books, they need supplies. If I had the money I would give it to her."
At first he was a little offended. He mentioned not having book fair money either growing up. To that I replied, are we trying be like our parents or better then them? Nothing more was said about the topic, and hubby left to run errands. One hour later he walks in the door with a bag of new books, a bag of supplies, and even stopped at daughters school to give her some book fair money. Thats a real dad right there! I'm sure he made her day just by showing up. I think its important for fathers to bond with their daughter. Daddy daughter dates are more helpful then any dad will ever know. I'm just glad that we as parents can know when to put ego aside, and do the right thing. And for that I'm thankful to celebrate Fathers Day everyday, even in November!
Ladae
