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Thank You My Little Man
May 27th, 2009
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y own childhood was rotten. I had two parents who had neither the patience nor the inclination to do right by myself, my brothers or my sister. I had 18 years of being belted, yelled at and belittled until I got the hell out of the family. The abuse continued for another few years after I left home, although only in increments, as I kept touch seldomly until my mother died in 1997. My father is still alive, although he is a sad lonely and sick old man, estranged from his children.
I always swore that I would be an attentive and loving parent, if ever I had the honour of being a parent. But, I continually put that fantasy at bay, afraid of repeating the mistakes of my parents.
My only child entered this world not long after I celebrated my 43 third birthday in 2007. What a miracle, a blessing! How could I ever imagine loving a single individual more?
From the moment I was privaledge enough to see him enter this world, to this present day. It has been a wonderful journey of laughter, games, exploration and child-like silliness. He grows and develops, physically, emotionally, intillectually and personality-wise at an astounding rate. Every moment is the best moment of my life, and I hope his.
I don`t have rose colored glasses. I know there will be times as he grows when he will dissapoint me, and like-wise I will do the same to him. I know we will clash over silly nonsense, and that he will rebel. Thats all normal.
No matter what the future holds, I know in my heart that my son will enter adulthood knowing he has two parents that have afforded him every opportunity to feel good about himself, to feel unconditionally loved and to chase after the life he desires.
My son is the highlight of my life. I can-not thank him enough for entering my life.
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  | Posted May 28th, 2009 at 5:33PM Sounds like you and your son have a wonderful relationship! Thank you for sharing this story with us. +2 nods   |
| Posted May 28th, 2009 at 5:37PM Sounds like you and your son have a wonderful relationship! Thank you for sharing this story with us. +2 nods |
 Feeling festive | Posted May 28th, 2009 at 5:40PM Awww! Sweet story. +2 nods |
 | Posted Jun 4th, 2009 at 5:41AM, last updated Jul 3rd, 2009 at 11:48AM There is nothing more beautiful than to see a man realize what any loving mother does and that's just how special and wonderful children are in our lives. Bravo to you for breaking the barriers, I too had the blessed realization of never wanting to be like how my parents were with me growing up. Your story has made my day, thank you very much for sharing. +4 nods |
 | Posted Jun 4th, 2009 at 7:30PM My 2 brothers were also in the same position in their early 40's...and it has been an absolute pleasure watching them enjoy the little men in their lives. +3 nods |
 | Posted Jun 5th, 2009 at 11:30AM one little thing never get involved in his love life no matter who he choices to be with my wifes parents did this to her with me and well planning on moving away from them she had a great relationship with her parent but they blow it when they tried to stop the wedding now she can't wait to get away from them so if he choices someone u don't like speak once only say u don't think she right if u must but also point out that u love him and that as long as he is happy u are happy |
| Posted Jun 5th, 2009 at 11:32AM also thanks for sharing u sound like my mum she was also a great parent but she also had rules and i knew them we argued but she keep me on the straigth and nnarrow by being firm even when half my school mates landed up inside i never did all because of my mum |
 | Posted Jul 18th, 2009 at 8:42PM I enjoyed reading this. |
 | Posted Aug 24th, 2009 at 10:03AM I'm sure all this is true, as I am a father as well and had these very same feelings at his early ages. I can't wait to read your followup stories after he hits his TEEN YEARS and you begin to experience the WHOLE PICTURE. Those oughta be good...LOL! Mine stunned and surprised me at the end...he's currently a very responsible US MARINE Corporal, working security for commanding officers. But somewhere around age 14 - 16, lost to the world in computer games and hearing him tell us how homework "takes up all my free time," I didn't ever predict that happening. I know..."Yours will be different." We all say that when they're babies. I did, too. LOL...I hope the end in your case is as good as mine was...but trust me, you have more than a few hurdles to cross in the meantime! Good luck...and good attitude so far...keep it up in those dark times that are to come before you see the light at the end of the tunnel. |
 | Posted Sep 13th, 2009 at 2:37AM you have the right attitude to be a good parent |
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