Yesterday was Father's Day, the day that dads are supposedly allowed a day of rest, are given an obligatory necktie present or bottle of "Old Spice" aftershave, and are given free reign over the TV remote to watch whatever their heart pleases. Yeah, right....
First of all, I personally don't put much weight in "celebrating" Father's Day, since everyday around the family and kids is a "Father's Day". Sure, it's nice to have the acknowledgment of my family that day, but why even bother celebrating one day, when being around the wife and kids, and helping out should be the true meaning of what it means for it to be Father's Day? Working dads may have it tough, what with work during the week, and it's understandable that dad wants some quiet time to himself, but the heavy-lifting that's carried out at home is really the honor that needs bestowing on the wives and partners who look after the kids. I'm o.k. with celebrating Mother's Day and giving mom and the wife the praise they deserve for making it all work.
This past weekend was pretty tough for my wife and I in trying to deal with an attention-starved 3 year old boy, who thinks we give too much of our attention to our 5 month old daughter. I realize that being home in the evenings and on the weekend is a relief to my wife who needs a break from a constantly dependent baby girl and an over-hyper son who jumps all over us for our time every waking moment. The way I see it, "Father's Day" - being there when I can for the family, allowing my wife rest when I'm home, and playing with the kids - is everyday.
First of all, I personally don't put much weight in "celebrating" Father's Day, since everyday around the family and kids is a "Father's Day". Sure, it's nice to have the acknowledgment of my family that day, but why even bother celebrating one day, when being around the wife and kids, and helping out should be the true meaning of what it means for it to be Father's Day? Working dads may have it tough, what with work during the week, and it's understandable that dad wants some quiet time to himself, but the heavy-lifting that's carried out at home is really the honor that needs bestowing on the wives and partners who look after the kids. I'm o.k. with celebrating Mother's Day and giving mom and the wife the praise they deserve for making it all work.
This past weekend was pretty tough for my wife and I in trying to deal with an attention-starved 3 year old boy, who thinks we give too much of our attention to our 5 month old daughter. I realize that being home in the evenings and on the weekend is a relief to my wife who needs a break from a constantly dependent baby girl and an over-hyper son who jumps all over us for our time every waking moment. The way I see it, "Father's Day" - being there when I can for the family, allowing my wife rest when I'm home, and playing with the kids - is everyday.
Tony W.
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