Okay this made me tear up and I am not a dad. I am a daughter that was raised with my father in the home. My dad taught me how to fish, how to change a tire, and even how to make an Army regulated twin size bed (lol). I learned how to stand up for myself and grew up appreciating the view from my own front porch (instead of constantly wanting to view it from someone elses). I love setting in the house with lights turned off (my kids hate it), I prefer to drive with the windows down and the radio off. And I learned a little bit about how to fix stuff - atleast I am willing to give something a shot before calling in help (OH honey, I tried to fix it!). There was also a brief time in my life that I played the role of mom and dad - and because I had such an awesome daddy I was able to pull that off pretty well also! My children are blessed to have their father in their lives. Although we are not married we have found a way to continue to co-parent or more like tag team in raising the kids and we do it with no conflict. He has my back and I have his - just the way as it would be if we were still married - that part of parenting shouldnt have changed. We have had our differences but we always managed to work through them with the winner turning out to be our children. My children are also blessed with my husband. He took on a huge role when he married me and I am ever so thankful! He has taught my children lessons that they wouldnt have learned from me or their dad. He has loved my children just as we would his own - and for that I am thankful for. My children also have a third parent - although many would not agree and this is not the time and place for debate - so opinions on the subject are not welcomed - but the kids father has a life partner - he has also influenced my children in a very positive way. Although the kids do not refer to him as a step parent - he is. He is there for them just like the rest of us. He cares for them - loves them, encourages them and yes will call them down if needed to be. As a mother how can I deny my children that!? As I said it may be very Un-traditional - and it may not work for other families - and there are many that dont agree with it - but it is what it is. My children are being raised to not judge others and learning to appreciate differences, if not embrace differences. My children have three significant men in their lives (5 if include the grandfathers!), each and every one of them offer something different from the other. Each one of these men love my children, teach my children, offer advice and correction. give them encouragement and praise - my babies are loved by every one of them and for that I am thankful for. I am thankful that God has given me the ability to accept the situation for what it is - to not deny my children their father because of the lifestyle he lives - to not be bitter or angry. I am thankful the Lord sent my husband my way! That he loves me and my children like no one else could - he provides for us and cares for us and does an awesome job in leading our family - I am thankful I have the heart to accept my ex-husbands partner in life. He really is an awesome guy and has been a part of our family for a while now - he has accepted the kids and our family with open heart and arms - no we arent a traditional family - but it is my family and for that I am thankful for!
Posted on: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 15:49:43 +0000
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