JZ made me tear up just a little now. I get the EXACT same way with Christopher and Owen.
Mal: Can I come in? Inara: No. Mal: See? That's why I usually don't ask.
'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Spike's Bitches 23: We've mastered the power of positive giving up.
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Cashmere - Mar 29, 2005 10:00:46 am PST #99 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Laura - Mar 29, 2005 10:04:55 am PST #100 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
Great dads are a beautiful thing to behold. Brendon is a wonderful dad compared to mine. Not that there was anything particulary bad about mine, he just didn't have the knack. I'm not being insecure at all when I say that his parenting skills are far greater than mine. The boys and I are all lucky.
Hugs to all. I'm skippy girl.
Gudanov - Mar 29, 2005 10:08:23 am PST #101 of 10001
Coding and Sleeping
My wife says I'm a good Dad sometimes, but then she also says I'm a terrible parent at times.
beekaytee - Mar 29, 2005 10:11:04 am PST #102 of 10001
Compassionately intolerant
I had (certifiably) the worst parents on record. Okay, maybe not the worst, I'm alive after all.
But hearing and seeing great parenting is something that never fails to choke me up. I'm so incredibly grateful for the thoughtful, kind, inventive, caring and concerned parents out there.
Thanks ALL of you for raising great kids and increasing the sum total of human contentment.
and for sharing your stories that make me vicariously so happy
sj - Mar 29, 2005 10:13:11 am PST #103 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Seeing good dad's in action always makes me teary eyed, because my father died when I was 2. Teacup Guy and I were out to dinner a few weeks ago and this father and daughter were out to dinner. It was a very nice restaurant and they were all dressed up, and it made me tear up a bit to watch how good the father was with his daughter. I don't think TCG understood why I was being so emotional though.
Sparky1 - Mar 29, 2005 10:19:00 am PST #104 of 10001
Librarian Warlord
My wife says I'm a good Dad sometimes, but then she also says I'm a terrible parent at times.
This is pretty much what I have predicted for my DH, should he ever become a father. He will definitely be a wonderful Dad -- animal balloons for everyone! -- but he doesn't believe in having rules or boundaries. He wants free range children, and I want bedtimes.
DavidS - Mar 29, 2005 10:21:01 am PST #105 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
My wife says I'm a good Dad sometimes, but then she also says I'm a terrible parent at times.
Gud, I would totally vote for you in a Dad Of The Year contest. Probably with a special Hard Work and Patience nomination in the Husbands category too.
Connie Neil - Mar 29, 2005 10:23:47 am PST #106 of 10001
brillig
He wants free range children
I have an image of them scratching at the carpet and curling up in heaps whenever they're tired.
Calli - Mar 29, 2005 10:30:45 am PST #107 of 10001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
He wants free range children, and I want bedtimes.
I bet if you make sure he deals with the kids whenever they're sleep deprived and cranky he'll view bedtimes more fondly.
Connie Neil - Mar 29, 2005 10:32:12 am PST #108 of 10001
brillig
Must not gloat, must not gloat, it is tacky to gloat.
LYNCHBURG, Va. - The Rev. Jerry Falwell was hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday, battling his second case of viral pneumonia in just five weeks, hospital and church officials said.
Allah has just a few words for you, Jerry. Jesus, too.