Until today. Today my son is 10 months old. Every month on the 13th I take a picture of him with a part hat on saying is month age. I am framing these pictures and watching him grow. This morning I woke up and after my son was dressed went to take his "month day" picture. But I realized I had no party hats. 20minutes ago I ran out to get party hats and 5 minutes ago my outlook on my neighbor changed. I got home and he was kicking a ball with his son. Seems so simple right?! But with that one act I realized how absurd I've been.
He's a good dad. I didnt know anything about him and I didn't like like. Now I know one small fact and that's changed.
My point however is not that of your a good parent I'll like you. My point is about why that makes him a good dad. He's playing soccer on his lawn with his son. He is taking time out of his every day busy schedule he may or may not have and dedication time to give his son attention.
Now I don't know about you but I grew up with a lot of bad kids and boys and I can't picture any of their dads if they are even in the picture kicking a ball around with them.
IT MATTERS what we do and do not do with our children. We only have kids for a short amount of time. In that short period we need to help build them into respectable human beings and adults.
Interacting with your kids makes a difference. It shows them they are important. It opens up the lines of communication so your babies can feel they can talk to you about good and bad things happening in their life.
If more dads gave their kids the attention they deserve maybe there wouldn't be so many people dying in drug and gang crap before they get a chance to realize the mistakes they are making.
This goes for the mommy's out there too. You are just as important. Treasure your kids because they won't be kids forever and we need to start being accountable for how they are raised.
Another side benefit... IT'S FUN!!! how much of a stress reliever is it to make a kid laugh and smile! Is there anything better than the look of pure joy on your baby's face?! Personally I don't think so!
So MAKE the time and play with your kids ❤
-L
