It’s been awhile since I added anything to the Single Dad blog mostly because posts here take more out of me then my other blogs. I’ll try to get better at that; hopefully all of my readers still have the blog in their RSS reader.
I was moving some things, at the house, the other day and came across some of my son’s baby pictures. It had been a very long time since I had seen them. I stopped what I was doing and took some time to go through them, which brought a growing smile to my face. Those pictures were so funny and cute I almost cried – no kidding. I think it was more emotional for me because I’m approaching the empty nest and my testosterone level must be a little low right now also, there wasn’t one picture of me having to diaper my son, or take the midnight feeding, or drive him around in the car to get him to go to sleep – there were only cute, funny, no effort photos.
So, before I actually came to my senses, my mind started to wander and I began to think about how much fun it would be to have little kids again I even asked my son if I got remarried would he have a problem with me having more kids -- that is a problem I have, I often speak before I think. My son’s answer quickly brought me back to reality, “if you had another kid today you would be 63 years old when they were 16” he said “and you aren’t even dating anyone right now.” He then followed that with, “I would have no problem at all with you having more kids, but come on use your head.” Can you tell we have a close relationship?
As I was telling this story to an old girlfriend of mine – remember I have a problem speaking without thinking – she gave me the answer I was looking for, “that’s what grandkids are for” she said “we can love them, spoil them and then give them back”.
Of course she was right. Maybe I should have titled this post “That’s why God gives us Grandkids.”
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
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My husband was 46 when our twins were born. He is now 67, he still works on and of and apart from some minor setbacks in his health he is still going strong. He claims the kids kept him young and I think he may have a point.
I'm glad to hear that. Having a son has been the joy of my life.
Thanks for your perspective.
Hi Randy,
I had a laugh at your sons response, it is the kind of reply we would probably expect to get... actually you got a better response than most dads in the same position might have got.
I guess it is certainly possible for you to have another child, but as you know it is a massive responsibility.... but having said that, if you keep having those thoughts and feelings, then perhaps you need to consider things a little more deeply and if you still want another child..... GET CRACKING MATE !!
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