Dads at the Park

[oatmeal]

I went to the park today with my friend and his wife and their 11 month old. While we there playing another friend of theirs, a dad, showed up with his 10 month old. I watched the daddies play with their sons. It made me realize what a hole my baby daughter has in he life with no daddy.

To all of you dads, I hope you know how incredibly important you are and what you mean to your kids. Your value can never be quantified and your kids are lucky to have you...

[papachee]

Please don’t look at it as a hole in her life.

Your daughter just has a different type of family. She is loved, she is protected and nurtured, that's all kids need to keep them whole.

[Pigpen]

I agree with papachee, you are doing a great job! She will have men in her life and they can be a positive influence for her. The most important thing is that her mom is doing the best for her, she will benefit greatly. Just a side note: I was at the playground the other day and dads outnumbered moms. I thought that was so wonderful. And this was mid-week!

[Bladestar5]

I agree with what you guys said. I had a horrible step father. He was nice one minute, and Satan the next. It was worse than having no father. I would have rather had a happy loving mom than a mom who was sad because she had a horrible husband. Sometimes it makes me cry to see dh with our children, because I feel like I had no dad. I think it would have been better with one completely loving parent than 2 not so loving ones.
Edited to add that the term "guys" is meant for women and men!! I don't want to offend anyone LOL