Before I had children I never really cared to hear too much about what “kids” were doing on any given day. Then when The Boss and I were trying to conceive (all 4 years!) I really didn’t want to hear about other kids because we were there struggling just to have our own. Today? I’m a Dad and more importantly I’m a Parent. Why is that important? Well, we all share the same common bond, the love for our children.
It occurred to me today how much a part of the “Parenting” Community I’m really in. Well yes, I read all the magazines, search the web, heck I’m writing a Daddy Blog. What really made me realize though was a simple thought that passed through my head. I was at work feeling a bit down and without even thinking about it, picked up my phone and tweeted this message:
“Hey Guys and Gals! Tell me something cute or funny about your kids today! I need something to lift me up! #DadsTalking“
Without hesitation the first thing I thought of was kids! I didn’t see my babies today because I left for work before they got up. Considering Jake is 13 months and O is 29 months I wasn’t getting any texts from them either. Although, I will say, O is terribly close! So, I thought I’d at least get to feed off of some of the love out there that other parents have. To be honest I really didn’t think anyone would respond. Boy, was I wrong! Below are the responses I got from everyone to my Tweet. These are all great parents that I actually talk (okay tweet with) on a regular basis. I encourage you to go follow them on Twitter if you’re not already and to especially read their blogs. After all, we’re all parents, we all love our children and what better thing to talk about than the ones we cherish the most??
If anyone subsequently tweeted me a response after I posted this, I apologize, and really appreciate your friendship online.
Rad.
Thanks Man! How lucky are all of us to be able to even share in this community? I dreamed of being a dad and now I'm part of the best community in the planet!
Kids rule!
They do, don't they?
I love kids. They are awesome.
Aren't they just the best!? I guess I'm considered awesome then too, because I'm still just a kid! lol
It is a fabulous community and I'm glad to be a part of it. Thanks Twitter!
Twitter says, "You're welcome"! lol
I love the fact that you love your children and talk about them all the time. My hubby and I have been married 19 years, took us 5 years to have the first son, who is 12 yrs old, and then another 7 years for the 2nd son, who is 2 years old. I am with you. They light up my life. Keep the blogging coming. U r so genuine!!
Well thank you!! I write exactly how I feel so there's little room for deviance. We took a long time to have kids as you know and I just feel so lucky to even be able to write about this stuff. I've dreamed of having children and now I'm just shouting to the world how lucky I am! Thanks for reading!
Awww! Thanks for featuring me! I just happened to have stopped by Twitter for a few brief moments and saw your post and that was the first thing that popped in my head because it made me giggle out loud when he told me I couldn't sing so that he could sing by himself. I think I have a showboat on my hands!
Kids are great and some of the wonderful little blips I get to see on Twitter of other parent's giggle moments with their kids can make my day so much better really quickly because they always remind me of something cute my kids have done, too!
Thanks for such an awesome post!
Awesome! Glad you responded and I could get a little glimpse into what was going on!