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A Hesitant Father (on Fatherhood)
Topics: Life | By Atty. Fred | October 20, 2006
A father’s greatest joy is his greatest source of sorrow.
No, I’m not talking about my car, the front end of which was crumpled by a jeepney a while ago (goodbye to defensive driving). And, no, I didn’t get someone pregnant by “accident”; that’s not the reason for the title of this entry.
I’m talking about my two-month old son, Enzo (he’s now one year and 6 months). Post permanently transferred to PinoyDad.com. Please continue reading here.
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October 20th, 2006 at 2:28 pm
Fatherhood have its sacrifices—sometimes hard and heavy—but it’s all worth it when we see our little kids smile. I hope Enzo is alright by now. You just reminded me how I had endured endless nights when my four kids were just infants years ago…I just could smile while reminiscing.
October 21st, 2006 at 1:26 am
i hope your son Enzo is better now… a child’s smile or a mere simple reflex like grabbing your finger since it’s the only thing that would fit in its tiny little hands could really melt one’s heart…
October 21st, 2006 at 6:41 pm
missP/Major Tom, Enzo is doing well, thank you. One day, I’m gonna look back and reminisce, read this blog entry, and smile from ear to ear =)
November 1st, 2006 at 12:47 pm
It’s my 3rd day apart from my wife and daughter (they were staying a week in my wife’s home province) and I’m finding it hard to adjust being “single” again. And just to rub it in, my 1 year old told me “Daddy, I love you” over the cellphone.
Iba talaga kapag tatay ka na, lalo pa’t may anak kang nakakapagpaligaya sa’yo.
November 1st, 2006 at 4:07 pm
Jon, when I was still single, I already heard that line - iba talaga kapag tatay ka na. My officemates said that they want to go home early (or go to the office late) to spend time with their kid. They kept on talking about their respective kids. While I didn’t take this against them, I didn’t quite understand.
Then I had a son 10 months ago. Now, I fully understand. It feels great when my 10-month old son extends his arms out to me when he sees me after office…
Of course, I know that you can handle it, but it just feels empty. Hang on.