Fatherhood
Friday, 06.15.07 @ 12:16AM 
Fathers Day is one of those days that highlights the lack of men in my life. But I know a lot of fathers, some good, some awesome, and some don’t even deserve the title. You know some awesome dads, too, like Joel, who is expecting his eighth child, PAgent, who is going through a rough patch, and Actor212, who is building an empty nest as his only child graduates high school. Like anything else in life, you get out of it what you put into it. No, you probably won’t get payback for all the fuss and worry and time and energy (not to mention the money), but it’s one of the most satisfying things in life to produce a competent, independent, ethical, and lovable person. Especially when you know you were the one that taught her/him the way to get through life. Pat yourselves on the back, Dads!
`72 Things a Man Should Know About Fatherhood. (via the Presurfer)
Seriously good: 12 tips on how to be a great Dad.
Mephistopholes' Parenting Manifesto for fathers.
Thirteen Perfect Gifts for the Imperfect Dad.
Sprite commercial (Thanks, Joe!)
Lessons from the animal kingdom on how to be a superdad.
This is so beautiful, I get all teared up.
Son’s First Drink
A man is waiting for wife to give birth. The doctor comes in and informs the dad that his son was born without torso, arms or legs. The son is just a head! But the dad loves his son and raises him as well as he can, with love and compassion. After 21 years, the son is old enough for his first drink. Dad takes him to the bar and tearfully tells the son he is proud of him.
Dad orders up the biggest, strongest drink for his boy. With all the bar patrons looking on curiously and the bartender shaking his head in disbelief, the boy takes his first sip of alcohol. Swoooop! A torso pops out!
The bar is dead silent; then bursts into a whoop of joy. The father, shocked, begs his son to drink again. The patrons chant
"Take another drink"! The bartender still shakes his head in dismay.
Swoooop! Two arms pops out. The bar goes wild. The father, crying and wailing, begs his son to drink again. The patrons chant, "Take another drink"! The bartender ignores the whole affair. By now the boy is getting tipsy, and with his new hands he reaches down, grabs his drink and guzzles the last of it. Swoooop! Two legs pop out.
The bar is in chaos. The father falls to his knees and tearfully thanks God. The boy stands up on his new legs and stumbles to the left.... then to the right.... right through the front door, into the street, where a truck runs over him and kills him instantly.
The bar falls silent. The father moans in grief. The bartender sighs and says, "That boy should have quit while he was a head."
SENT TO BED
A small boy is sent to bed by his father...
[Five minutes later]
"Da-ad..."
"What?"
"I'm thirsty. Can you bring me a drink of water?"
"No. You had your chance. Lights out."
[Five minutes later]
"Da-aaaad..."
"WHAT?"
"I'm THIRSTY...Can I have a drink of water??"
"I told you NO! If you ask again I'll have to spank you!!"
[Five minutes later]
"Daaaa-aaaAAAAD..."
"WHAT??!!"
"When you come in to spank me, can you bring me a drink of water?"
FAMOUS FICTIONAL FATHERS
Thought for today: I won't lie to you, fatherhood isn't easy like motherhood. -Homer Simpson
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Reader Comments (4)
I fully expect I'll have company often. On the other hand, I might actually be able to get out of dodge every so often now.
Have a wonderful day!
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