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A place for fathers to congregate and discuss the joys and challenges of raising children. Come share, laugh, cry, ask for advice and share some wisdom.
Members: 30
Latest Activity: Jan 19
Missing the important moments.
10 years ago I was on my way to work at 5:45 AM after 6 hours of sleep. I passed my wife who was nursing my infant son and what I noticed stopped me in my tracks. My son had gotten bigger. I had been busy with my job, so much so that I had taken 3 days off when he was born and still put in a 50 hour week. I felt like I had no choice. The demands on us financially were growing and our income was low. As I sat there looking at my son I cracked. I hugged him and cried. I knew I was on my way to missing his entire childhood. I made a decision that night and by the end of the week I had quit my job. I thought I had lined up another but that fell through and we spent a very hard month wondering what was to become of us.
Obviously, we made it through I found a less intense job and I've had the joy of being there for most of my children's great moments. Perhaps that was a failing on my part. This year my sister-in-law graduated from college and my wife and children flew out to watch her. We are planning a vacation in Florida in August, so I stayed behind. Then I realized that I was going to miss my eldest son's 10th birthday. At first it didn't seem like much, but as the days got closer I became rather sad.
As fathers we are often expected to make these sacrifices, missing the moments of joy and triumph in the lives of our children. What have you missed? How did you deal with it? Do you have any advice for us Dads going through it?
Discussion Forum
When 5 year olds steal.
Last night I came home to discover that my middle child age 5, had stolen some of his brother’s money and hid it. He was caught by his mother. My wife handled it well, playing up the guilt and…Continue
Tags: child, sad, middle, guilt, theft
Started by Allen Hueffmeier Mar 30, 2011.
Fathering the middle child
Of our three children aged 3, 5, and 9, I often feel as if fathering the middle one is the hardest.It seems that he is constantly torn between siblings. The 3 year old thinks he is amazing, he can do…Continue
Tags: encouraging, individuality, identity, Developing, Child
Started by Allen Hueffmeier Mar 29, 2011.
When saving your child's dignity hurts the feelings of others. 1 Reply
Ok guys, it's happened to all of us. You're headed to a party, or out to seem some friends as a family and then you see what she's put the kids in. It maybe fine for dolls but someday your son is…Continue
Started by Allen Hueffmeier. Last reply by Gary Perry Feb 1, 2011.
It takes a big man to clean a sheet. 3 Replies
Ok dad's here's one for you. My 8 year old son caught the flu over the weekend and vomited in just about every room of the house. Despite the fact that he's got a bucket next to him, he keeps…Continue
Tags: jobs, dirty, sick, cleaning
Started by Allen Hueffmeier. Last reply by Gary Perry Feb 1, 2011.
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Comment by Allen Hueffmeier on May 4, 2010 at 4:42am -
Anyone got a name for that feeling you get when you see your cute little child is covered in mud and just tracked it all across your carpeted living room?
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Comment by Tony Pinto on March 13, 2010 at 11:06am
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Hey Charlie. Welcome! I'm new too. Got three kids (9, 7, 5) to keep me busy. Off to a baseball game...
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Comment by Charlie Grodon on March 12, 2010 at 3:42pm
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Hello dad's I'm new to the site, and I thought I would say hello. And to Christopher, congratulations on your new addition My fiancee and I are expecting a little girl due in April.
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Comment by Allen Hueffmeier on March 8, 2010 at 4:52am
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Giving a shout out to the other Dad's group here on Moonfrye.
Young Single Full Time Fathers
http://www.moonfrye.com/group/youngsinglefulltimefathers
I'm fortunate enough to have an amazing wife, and I still can't cope sometimes. These guys do it all, job, life & raising kids. If you're a single dad check em out!
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Comment by Christopher david on March 7, 2010 at 9:06pm -
I can't wait to be a Dad. 2 more months to go and I will have a baby girl. I started working out like crazy making my arms as big as possible.
When I hold my daughter for the first time I don't want her slipping thru any spaces. It is a proven fact men think practically.
-P.S. I love this dad's corner concept
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Comment by Allen Hueffmeier on February 24, 2010 at 5:02am
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I was out sick yesterday. Eneded up sleeping for 5 hours, waking up for five and then sleeping for eight. A ticking time bomb can be less frightening than a small child with a runny nose.
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Comment by Allen Hueffmeier on February 22, 2010 at 5:17am
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I got to have Sunday afternoon with just my daughter. It's amazing how different children can be when they aren't competing with each other for your attention.
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Comment by Allen Hueffmeier on February 14, 2010 at 5:49am
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So this it guys, Valentine's Day. It all changes when you have kids. So what do you do to include your children into your celebration of love?
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