Today was a great day. Why? Well it really is something so small it
almost seems silly to make such a big deal about it but to me it really
is special.
Today, my husband, The Teach, soul-mate, dude, man, baby daddy, friend,
and occasional thorn in my side took us to the park. I have been asking
for this for the past year and a half.
I took Handsome there every day last year. I would mention to The Teach
what a great time Handsome would have in the hopes that he would be
unable to NOT join us the next time. He never would. There were quite a
few fights about this and he would say that there would be plenty of
time for the park but it just never seemed like he was making any.
This morning I mentioned a convo that I had yesterday with two
girlfriends. They were talking about men and how most don’t want to do
things with their families. I said that not all men were like that and
that I believed that when my kids were a little older The Teach would
have a lot more interest in doing things with them. His selective
hearing button must have not been working because he said “maybe we will
go to the park this afternoon”.
Forcing myself to not jump out of my seat with a joyous “yippy” I
simply said, “Handsome would love that.” He headed outside saying he had
some things to do and the kids and I headed to the deck.
He started building a new bridge for our creek and I played with the
kids until Handsome wanted to go inside. While heading in, The Teach
said “call me at 2:00 and we will leave for the park. I still didn’t
believe it would happen.
When we finally got to the park, I found some shade and watched my two
boys running, swinging, sliding, and climbing. All the things that
Handsome NEEDS to do, and NEEDS to spend some time with Daddy.
Handsome had an awesome time and the Goddess and I made a friend.
Another mom with a 4 1/2 month old was there and we exchanged numbers to
get together next week. It is the weirdest thing; I have given my
number to complete strangers just because we have kids the same age.
This is the only time you can have a five minute conversation with a
stranger and hand over your number without wanting a free meal or a roll
in the hay. It really is strange.
As we left the park with the baby girl screaming in the back and my son
drinking water in his car seat, I looked over at my husband and thought
that he was the hottest person alive. Like I said, it truly is the
little things.
Posted by mgagliano
I feel the same way when my husband turns off the television and takes the girls outside to swing or play catch (well, he doesn't play catch with the baby but you get the idea.) It truly is simple times like those that the kids will remember!
ReplyDeleteI have been in your shoes many times with my husband.
ReplyDeleteThat really is a sweet journal entry. I wish my daughter's father was like that. He is never home, but when he is, it would be better if just turn right back around and leave. Anyway, it's always nice to read about a happy family and a dad who enjoys spending time with his children.
ReplyDeleteIt's the little things isn't it?
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post! My hubby is the same way! I thanked him after reading what you shared, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy reading your posts! You are absolutely right ~ it is the small things. My husband works hard and I know he is tired but I love it when he will turn off golf, his true love LOL, to spend some time with me and/or my son.
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